Brantôme, Pierre de Bourdeille -1614 creator Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard) 1852-1929 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Originally published: United Kingdom: The Alexandrian Society, Inc, 1922 Erotic literature DC United Kingdom: The Alexandrian Society, Inc, 1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67026 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67026 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134539.0 67026