Aloisiæ Sigeæ Toletanæ Satyra Sotadica de arcanis Amoris et Veneris by Chorier et al.

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Creator Chorier, Nicolas, 1612-1692
Author Meurs, Johannes van, 1579-1639
Author Sigea, Luisa, 1530?-1560?
Title Aloisiæ Sigeæ Toletanæ Satyra Sotadica de arcanis Amoris et Veneris
Note Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note Transcription of 1885 Paris edition
Credits Produced by Laurent Vogel, Enrico Segre, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Aloisiæ Sigeæ Toletanæ Satyra Sotadica de arcanis Amoris et Veneris" by Nicolas Chorier is a satirical work written in the late 17th century. This text, presented as a series of dialogues, explores themes of love and sexuality, particularly through the experiences and conversations of female characters in a vibrant, nuanced manner. The narrative is likely to appeal to readers interested in historical perspectives on intimacy and the societal perceptions of women’s sexual expression. The opening of the satirical work introduces readers to a lively conversation between two women, Tullia and Octavia, as they discuss the impending marriage of Octavia to a man named Caviceo. Their dialogue reveals a mix of excitement and apprehension about marriage and sexual experience, with Tullia encouraging Octavia to embrace the joys and complexities of desire. Tullia shares her own experiences, leading to a candid exploration of their fears, aspirations, and the allure of romantic encounters, all of which serve to set the tone for the discussions that follow in this thought-provoking exploration of the intertwined nature of love, identity, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
Language Latin
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Erotic literature -- Early works to 1800
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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