Oeuvres poétiques Tome 1

In this anthology the reader meets a vibrant voice from the late medieval world, whose verses range from graceful ballads to witty virelais and heartfelt laments. Drawing on her experiences at the French royal court and the personal trials that followed, the poet blends courtly elegance with a sharp, often playful critique of gender and society. The collection offers a vivid snapshot of a woman who turned grief and adversity into lyrical resilience.

Accompanying the poems is a concise introduction that sketches her journey—from a Venetian upbringing, through a promising marriage, to the loss of husband and the challenges of raising three children. It situates her work within the political and cultural currents of 14th‑century France, showing how her writing served both as artistic expression and a source of solace. Listeners will find her language surprisingly fresh, her emotions universal, and her perspective a compelling window into a forgotten literary pioneer.