Herford, Oliver 1863-1935 creator Clay, John Cecil 1875-1930 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cupid's Cyclopedia" by Oliver Herford and John Cecil Clay is a whimsical and humorous compilation designed to explore the art of love and romance. Written in the early 20th century, the book takes a playful approach to the subject of love, presenting it as an essential element of life that should be taught and understood, much like a formal education. The likely topic revolves around the various aspects of love and its expressions, offering a light-hearted “encyclopedic” style guide filled with definitions, anecdotes, and observations. The content of the book is structured as an alphabetical exploration of love-related themes and concepts. Each letter introduces a range of terms associated with romance, illustrated with charming and quirky definitions that blend wit and wisdom. For example, the letter "A" touches on concepts like Adoration and Affection, while later letters discuss themes such as Flirtation, Marriage, and Jealousy. Interspersed throughout are playful illustrations and humorous commentary, creating a lighthearted narrative that serves as both an informative guide and an entertaining read for anyone intrigued by the complexities of love and relationships. Overall, "Cupid's Cyclopedia" encourages readers to appreciate the nuances of romance while finding joy in the pursuit of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-12-30 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Love -- Humor PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56269 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56269 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134309.0 56269