Griffin, Susan:The Book of the Courtesans: A Catalogue of Their Virtues
- Paperback 2002, ISBN: 0767904516
[EAN: 9780767904513], Neubuch, [PU: Broadway Books], ITALY, They charmed some of Europes most illustrious men, honing their social skills as well as their sexual ones, and accumulating we… More...
[EAN: 9780767904513], Neubuch, [PU: Broadway Books], ITALY, They charmed some of Europes most illustrious men, honing their social skills as well as their sexual ones, and accumulating wealth, fame, and power along the way. Unlike their geisha counterparts, courtesans didn't lived in brothels or bend their wills to suit their suitors. They were the muses who enflamed the hearts of our most celebrated artists--Raphael, Manet, Dumas, and Proust, to name just a few--as well as becoming artists in their own right. Offering the first comprehensive tour of their worlds, Susan Griffins celebrates these first feminists and hails their virtues: Timing, Beauty, Cheek, Brilliance, Gaiety, Grace, and Charm.From Veronica Franco, who graced the palazzos of sixteenth-century Venice, and Madame de Pompadour, the arbiter of all things fashionable at Versailles during the reign of Lous XV, to La Belle Otero of the grand boulevards of Paris in the Gay Nineties and Marion Davies, who took Hollywood by storm in the 1920's and 1930's, The Book of the Courtesans enticingly illustrates the intricacies of their lavish lifestyles and incredible life stories. Fascinating true tales and enlightening snippets from courtesans' memoirs further reveal how these cunning women seized their opportunity to become the West's first liberators, free to choose their own lovers and command remarkable respect.Delving into his scintillating world, The Book of the Courtesans is an impeccably researched, beautifully crafted portrait of some of the most intriguing figures in women's history., Books<
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Susan Griffin:The Book of the Courtesans: A Catalogue of Their Virtues
- First edition 2002, ISBN: 0767904516
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[EAN: 9780767904513], Neubuch, [PU: Broadway Books], " They charmed some of Europes most illustrious men, honing their social skills as well as their sexual ones, and accumulating wealth, fame, and power along the way. Unlike their geisha counterparts, courtesans didn't lived in brothels or bend their wills to suit their suitors. They were the muses who enflamed the hearts of our most celebrated artists--Raphael, Manet, Dumas, and Proust, to name just a few--as well as becoming artists in their own right. Offering the first comprehensive tour of their worlds, Susan Griffins celebrates these first feminists and hails their virtues: Timing, Beauty, Cheek, Brilliance, Gaiety, Grace, and Charm. -From Veronica Franco, who graced the palazzos of sixteenth-century Venice, and Madame de Pompadour, the arbiter of all things fashionable at Versailles during the reign of Lous XV, to La Belle Otero of the grand boulevards of Paris in the Gay Nineties and Marion Davies, who took Hollywood by storm in the 1920's and 1930's, The Book of the Courtesans enticingly illustrates the intricacies of their lavish lifestyles and incredible life stories. Fascinating true tales and enlightening snippets from courtesans' memoirs further reveal how these cunning women seized their opportunity to become the West's first liberators, free to choose their own lovers and command remarkable respect. -Delving into his scintillating world, The Book of the Courtesans is an impeccably researched, beautifully crafted portrait of some of the most intriguing figures in women's history.", Books<
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" They charmed some of Europe?s most illustrious men, honing their social skills as well as their sexual ones, and accumulating wealth, fame, and power along the way. Unlike their geisha counterparts, courtesans didn't lived in brothels or bend their wills to suit their suitors. They were the muses who enflamed the hearts of our most celebrated artists--Raphael, Manet, Dumas, and Proust, to name just a few--as well as becoming artists in their own right. Offering the first comprehensive tour of their worlds, Susan Griffins celebrates these first feminists and hails their virtues: Timing, Beauty, Cheek, Brilliance, Gaiety, Grace, and Charm. -From Veronica Franco, who graced the palazzos of sixteenth-century Venice, and Madame de Pompadour, the arbiter of all things fashionable at Versailles during the reign of Lous XV, to La Belle Otero of the grand boulevards of Paris in the Gay Nineties and Marion Davies, who took Hollywood by storm in the 1920's and 1930's, The Book of the Courtesans enticingly illustrates the intricacies of their lavish lifestyles and incredible life stories. Fascinating true tales and enlightening snippets from courtesans' memoirs further reveal how these cunning women seized their opportunity to become the West's first liberators, free to choose their own lovers and command remarkable respect. -Delving into his scintillating world, The Book of the Courtesans is an impeccably researched, beautifully crafted portrait of some of the most intriguing figures in women's history.", Broadway Books, 2002, 6<
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- Paperback 2002, ISBN: 9780767904513
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Broadway Books, 2002. First Printing . Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5" x 8. 269 Pages. Illustrated. A look at the West's first liberated women, free to choose their own lovers and command considerable respect and power. Muses and artists themselves, their liasons brought them influence and wealth. A captivating,lyrical, and enchanting exploration of women of pleasure and intelligence and the meanings of intelligent pleasure. A combination of erudtiion, history, and poetry in a way that makes an intriguing subject fresh. The great courtesans charmed some of Europe's most illustrious men, gaining riches, power, education, and sexual freedom in a time when most women were denied all of these. The inspired artists and writers from Pwaxdteles to Proust. Tells the stories of these women, including Imperia of 16th century Rome, who personified the Renaissance ideal of beauty; Mme. de Pompadour, the arbiter of fashion in 18th century POasis and Versailles; and Liane de Pougy, known in France during the Bell Epopue as Our National Courtesan. Categorizes dthe courtesans' extraordinary abilities, skills, and talens as their virtues: Timing, Beauty, Cheek,Brilliance, Gaiety, Grace, and Charm., Broadway Books, 2002, 4<
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Susan Griffin:The Book of the Courtesans
- Paperback 2002, ISBN: 0767904516
[EAN: 9780767904513], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: Crown], GENDER STUDIES HISTORY RENAISSANCE WOMEN SOCIAL SCIENCE WOMEN''S COURTESANS FEMINISM EUROPEAN WORLD FEMINIST WOMEN'S SOCIOLOGY BOOKS… More...
[EAN: 9780767904513], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: Crown], GENDER STUDIES HISTORY RENAISSANCE WOMEN SOCIAL SCIENCE WOMEN''S COURTESANS FEMINISM EUROPEAN WORLD FEMINIST WOMEN'S SOCIOLOGY BOOKS FOR THEORY IN, The author of more than twenty books, Susan Griffin has won dozens of awards for her work as a feminist, poet, writer, essayist, playwright, and filmmaker. Her book A Chorus of Stones was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Boo., Books<
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