Of Six Mediæval Women; To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens

"Of Six Mediæval Women" by Alice Kemp-Welch is a venture into the past, spotlighting the obscured lives of six remarkable women from the medieval era. This historical work aims to restore the voices of women who thrived as writers, mystics, and figures of influence within their communities, despite the social constraints of the time. The book begins by acknowledging the historical neglect of women's stories, emphasizing the need to explore the rare records of figures like Roswitha, Marie de France, and Christine de Pisan. This exploration is meant to reveal how these women cleverly worked within the limits placed on them, using their intelligence and creative expression to impact their societies in meaningful ways.