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The Amorous Courtesan And Nicaise

The Amorous Courtesan And Nicaise

Fontaine, Jean de La

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RomanceHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419152130
ISBN13: 9781419152139
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
The Amorous Courtesan And Nicaise is a literary work by Jean De La Fontaine, a French poet and fabulist. The book tells the story of a courtesan named Marianne who falls in love with a young man named Nicaise. Marianne is a skilled seductress and uses her charm and wit to win Nicaise's heart. However, their love is not without obstacles as Nicaise's father disapproves of their relationship.The book explores themes of love, desire, and societal expectations. It delves into the complexities of relationships and the power dynamics that exist between men and women. The characters are well-developed and the writing is poetic and engaging. Overall, The Amorous Courtesan And Nicaise is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into the world of 17th century France.DAN CUPID, though the god of soft amour, In ev'ry age works miracles a store; Can Catos change to male coquets at ease; And fools make oracles whene'er he please; Turn wolves to sheep, and ev'ry thing so well, That naught remains the former shape to tell: Remember, Hercules, with wond'rous pow'r...This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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