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Dhuoda

Dhuoda wrote Liber manualis for her son William. She was a mother and Duchess in the ninth-century Carolingian kingdom in Europe. She married Bernard of Septimania, a leading noble, at the palace at Aachen in 824.

Dhuoda for fathers deprived of custody of their children

Separated from her husband and without physical custody of her children, Dhuoda wrote a book of love for her son. Her book speaks to fathers today. … Read the post Dhuoda for fathers deprived of custody of their children

play of contrasts in Dhuoda's learned work

In her lovingly personal Liber manualis, Dhuoda is also a subtle, complex writer offering much joy in the play of contrasts. … Read the post play of contrasts in Dhuoda's learned work

from Dhuoda to her son William: loving touch in text

Rather than merely tutoring him in statecraft, Dhuoda gave to her son William a way of being: a text for success in this world and the world to come. … Read the post from Dhuoda to her son William: loving touch in text

Liber Manualis: mother wanted perfect son & provided handbook

Dhuoda with Liber Manualis lovingly offered her son a mirrored Trinity of relationships: Father, Son, Holy Spirit — Precepts, Form, Handicraft. … Read the post Liber Manualis: mother wanted perfect son & provided handbook