Aloisiæ Sigeæ Toletanæ Satyra Sotadica de arcanis Amoris et Veneris by Chorier et al.
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| 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 | Wikipedia page about this book: la.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyra_sotadica |
| Note | Transcription of 1885 Paris edition |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel, Enrico Segre, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42212 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 811 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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