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christine de pizan

Christine de Pizan is known as the first Lady of Writing, as well as the Lady of Letters. Throughout her lifetime, Pizan made important contributions to the study of English. She played a mojor role in promoting Feminism during the Medieval and Renaissance eras, which were dominated by men. This why she is still a main focus in the English classroom today, because she helped pave the way for woman in history through her writings and teachings.