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Life in the Medieval Era

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large part of the population at this time was illiterate, but that does not mean that they did not love stories like the rest of us. What has survived  from that period are the stories, in the forms of the works of Christine de Pisan (1363 - 1431) and Jean Foissart ( c 1330 - c1404). Yet  we will see different pictures of the same society from their point of view as we examine their works. Bibliography lists 3 sources. BBCatFst.doc A VIEW OF MEDIEVAL  LIFE Written by B. Bryan Babcock for the Paperstore, Inc., March 2001 Introduction Labels in any time period tend to fluctuate -we may call the Middle Ages  that period of time from the twelfth century to the fifteenth century. An art historian would label these early, high and late Gothic, but for the sake of discussion  we will use "Medieval," to encompass both. A large part of the population at this time was illiterate, but that does not mean that they did not  love stories like the rest of us. What has survived from that period are the stories, in the forms of the works of Christine de Pisan (1363 -  1431) and Jean Foissart ( c 1330 - c1404). Yet we will see different pictures of the same society from their point of view as we examine their works.  Christine de Pisan Treasure of the City of Ladies As the daughter of the astrologer in the French court of Charles V, Catherine led what  would be called for the day, a charmed life. First her exposure to the Court, and the position of favor held by her father, allowed her to enjoy a