Self writing in the Liber Manualis by Dhuoda
Jean Meyers
The Liber Manualis by Dhuoda is not an autobiography, but a prince’s mirror, speculum. However, it stands out among all other Carolingian mirrors because its author was laywoman and anxious mother addressing her son. bond between reader woven into the writing unique background to drafting equally so; hence unexpected autobiographical confidences in text. This paper will therefore show that Manualis, despite being nevertheless exhibits self writing. Even though seeks educate son through work, she also attempting speak about life deliver public political message aimed at saving family from dangers threatening particularly troubling times.
Le Moyen Age