Le livre du chevalier de La Tour Landry pour l'enseignement de ses filles

A medieval knight once set out to teach his daughters how to navigate the world with virtue, prudence, and modesty. The work blends straightforward moral counsel with vivid anecdotes that illustrate the consequences of good and bad behavior, offering a window into the values that shaped fifteenth‑century French noble families. Its popularity spread beyond France—first printed by England’s pioneering pressman Caxton and later embraced in Germany—though surviving French editions remain scarce and prized by collectors.

The new edition presents the original text alongside a thoughtful scholarly introduction that traces the author’s lineage, the manuscript tradition, and the cultural context of the era. Listeners will be guided through the knight’s family history, the locations tied to his name, and the broader attitudes toward women’s education at the time. Rich in historical detail yet accessible in tone, the narration brings this centuries‑old moral guide to life, inviting modern ears to hear the echoes of medieval counsel.