A powerful doorway into a vanished world, The Epistle Of Othea To Hector invites readers to walk the lines between lore and instruction. This enduring work, a masterful piece of medieval didactic poetry and an allegorical moral treatise, weaves chivalric literature with the virtues of knighthood and education through virtue. Christine de Pisan reframes courtly life as a learning ground for both knights and readers, offering a thoughtful critique of courtly love that rewards reflection as much as romance. The result is a complete medieval poetry collection that speaks to today's minds while honouring a rich French literary heritage. Its value lies in the way it blends narrative charm with ethical reflection, making it appealing to casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. For medieval readers and modern students of late medieval europe, the text offers a compact, highly evocative texture-an essential for anyone exploring the evolution of moral culture in medieval Europe. The work stands as a cornerstone of medieval allegory classics, inviting ongoing study and discussion. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure that deepens our sense of the period and its enduring concerns. A graceful bridge between a storied past and contemporary readers, it is an indispensable addition to any library devoted to medieval poetry, education through virtue, and the broader story of French literary heritage.