Dhuoda, Handbook for Her Warrior Son

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Focusing on conduct and survival, this guidebook was crafted by a Carolingian mother for her teenage son during tumultuous times. The edition features the complete English translation alongside the original Latin text. An informative introduction situates the handbook within French and Germanic literary traditions, while explanatory notes highlight the life of its remarkable ninth-century author and explore relevant social, feminist, and religious contexts.