Dictionnaire érotique Latin-Français by Nicolas Blondeau
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"Dictionnaire érotique Latin-Français" by Nicolas Blondeau is a specialized reference work written in the late 17th century. This dictionary serves as a resource for readers seeking to understand Latin erotic literature, compiling various lewd Latin terms and phrases alongside their French interpretations. It focuses on the linguistic aspects of eroticism, making it a notable contribution to studies in historical linguistics and literature. The opening of the book introduces the editor Isidore Liseux,
who outlines the context in which the dictionary was produced, discussing its original manuscript by Blondeau and its posthumous publication. Liseux reflects on his previous works and the challenges faced in presenting erotic literature, characterized by its use of euphemisms and metaphorical language. Furthermore, he emphasizes the unique importance of this dictionary, blending historical insights and commentary to enhance the reader's understanding of the erotic language and the cultural attitudes surrounding it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blondeau, Nicolas |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Bonneau, Alcide, 1836-1904 |
| Editor | Noel, François, 1755-1841 |
| Title | Dictionnaire érotique Latin-Français |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital Library at library.ibb.net/dlib/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Erotic literature |
| Subject | Latin language -- Dictionaries -- French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57865 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 774 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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