Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies. Vol 1 by Pierre de Bourdeille Brantôme
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"Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies. Vol 1" by Pierre de Bourdeille Brantôme is a historical account written in the late 16th century. This work presents a collection of anecdotes and narratives concerning women of high social standing and their experiences with love and relationships. The writing reflects a mixture of admiration for and satire of the gallant ladies of the court, delineating their romantic exploits and the social constructs surrounding them.
The opening of this volume sets the stage with a foreword praising A. R. Allinson's translation, stating that it retains the charm and essence of Brantôme's original work. It introduces readers to the author's intentions as he dedicates the tales to a noble patron, expressing both jest and reverence. The initial discourse explores themes of infidelity, displaying women’s cunning and bravery in the face of possessive husbands, while also hinting at the dangers and violent outcomes that often accompany such escapades. Brantôme mentions various characters, illustrating a keen understanding of human nature through anecdotes about lovers and their perilous affairs, thus inviting readers into a world of gallantry, seduction, and the complexities of marital relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brantôme, Pierre de Bourdeille, -1614 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), 1852-1929 |
| Title | Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies. Vol 1 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: The Alexandrian Society, Inc,1922. |
| Credits | Chris Curnow, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Erotic literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67025 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67025-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1955 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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