The Book of the City of Ladies

What metaphors are used in The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine de Pizan?

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Many of the stories that are told come from the Bible: they serve as parables and metaphors. Examples of good women from the Bible are the Virgin Mary, Ruth, Esther and Mary Magdalene. Jezebel is used as an example of an immoral woman.