Estienne, Nicole d' (c. 1544–c. 1596)

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Estienne, Nicole d' (c. 1544–c. 1596)

French poet. Name variations: Nicole Estienne; (pseudonym) Olympe. Born Nicole d'Estienne, c. 1544; died c. 1596; dau. of Charles d'Estienne.

Wrote humorous criticism of marriage and men, Apologie ou défense pour les femmes (also known as Misère de la femme Mariée).

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