Dictionnaire érotique moderne by Alfred Delvau
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"Dictionnaire érotique moderne" by Alfred Delvau is a specialized lexicon on erotic language written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to catalog and explain a wide range of expressions related to eroticism that are not typically found in standard dictionaries. It serves as a guide to the colorful and often risqué vernacular used in intimate contexts, reflecting societal attitudes towards sexuality during its time. The opening of the book sets the
stage for Delvau's ambitious project, as he discusses the absence of comprehensive erotic dictionaries prior to his work. He critiques the reluctance of past authors to address sexual language directly, suggesting that a lexicon of this nature is essential for both casual readers and scholars alike. Delvau emphasizes his commitment to honest and explicit language, stating that he avoids euphemisms and ambiguities to bring clarity to the terms of erotic discourse. He invites readers to view this dictionary as an insightful exploration of the language surrounding love and desire rather than simply a collection of obscene terms, highlighting the importance of such language in understanding the culture of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Delvau, Alfred, 1825-1867 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dictionnaire érotique moderne |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Erotic literature |
| Subject | French language -- Slang |
| Subject | French language -- Terms and phrases |
| Subject | French language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45150 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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