| Author |
Brantôme, Pierre de Bourdeille, -1614 |
| Translator |
Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), 1852-1929 |
| Title |
Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies. Vol 2.
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: The Alexandrian Society, Inc,1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chris Curnow, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies. Vol 2." by Pierre de Bourdeille Brantôme is a historical account likely written during the late 16th century. This work presents a compilation of anecdotes and discourses describing the interactions between noblewomen and men of valor, exploring themes of love, honor, and chivalry. The text reflects the moral and social dynamics of the French court, particularly focusing on prominent figures from the Valois era. The opening of the book introduces the theme of love among noble individuals, highlighting how women of status are often enchanted by the bravery and courage of men, despite their own more delicate inclinations. Brantôme discusses notable historical and mythical examples, including Venus's infatuation with Mars and the tale of the Amazonian Queen Penthesilea's admiration for Hector of Troy. He illustrates the reciprocal nature of valor and love, suggesting that acts of bravery in war are intertwined with romantic pursuits, thereby setting the tone for a broader exploration of love's complexities throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Erotic literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67026 |
| Release Date |
Dec 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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