02429cam a22003133u 4500 67025 UtSlPG 20260610134539.0 m cr n 260607r20211922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Brantôme, Pierre de Bourdeille, -1614 Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies. Vol 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-27 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) "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.) Originally published: United Kingdom: The Alexandrian Society, Inc, 1922 Erotic literature Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), 1852-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67025 107847 107847