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100 1 _aBrantôme, Pierre de Bourdeille,
_d-1614
245 1 0 _aVies des dames galantes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-21
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Vies des dames galantes" by Pierre de Bourdeille Brantôme is a collection of narratives exploring the lives and romantic entanglements of women written in the late 16th century. The work grapples with themes of love, infidelity, and societal norms surrounding marriage and womanhood, all depicted through anecdotal storytelling. This exploration serves to shed light on the dynamics of relationships between men and women in the historical context of the French court. The opening of the text introduces a dedication to the Duke of Alençon, reflecting on conversations the author had with him about various tales and witty anecdotes. The author sets the stage for a series of discourses concerning women's affairs in love, discussing topics such as the nature of marital infidelity, the allure of beauty, and the differences between youthful and mature love. The formulation hints at a blend of humor and critical observation, indicating a broader commentary on gender relations and moral judgments prevalent during the author's time. As the text proceeds, it seeks to entertain while simultaneously prompting reflection on the behaviors and expectations of women and their lovers, positioning itself as both a literary and sociological commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653 _aErotic literature
653 _aWomen -- France -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39220
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