Influência intelectual e religiosa feminina na baixa Idade Média : uma análise comparada das figuras de Christine de Pizan e Catarina de Siena

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the influence of medieval women taking into account the intellectual and religious spheres. To this end, some works will be analyzed, namely: “The City of Ladies”, by the Italian philosopher Christine de Pizan in comparison with the 381 letters compilation by the Italian theologian Catherine of Siena. The present work intends to present important aspects of these works, which cover the intellectual and religious fields, exposing the role played by these women and how it can be seen in their productions. Furthermore, the article seeks to demonstrate the factors that led these women to occupy this space of such relevance, as well as the intentions that can be perceived in both works and the way in which the authors exposed their speeches, agendas and positions