Dialogues of the Courtesans. Followed by The Loves and Toxaris.
Arlea| N° d'inventaire | 22874 |
| Format | 11 x 18 |
| Détails | 176 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2011 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782869599628 |
In addition to the Dialogues of the Courtesans, this book contains another text by Lucian, Toxaris, and a text by Pseudo-Lucian, The Loves. Antiquity never ceased to question pleasure in its various forms and its audacity. We will see that Lucian does so here with a freshness of which our era is incapable. Is it better to love women or boys? What useful advice should be given to a courtesan who intends to shine in the games of love? Pierre Maréchaux's resolutely modern – and faithful – translation allows a new perspective on amorous mores, the cunning of courtesans, and the uninhibited desires of the men and women of Antiquity.
In addition to the Dialogues of the Courtesans, this book contains another text by Lucian, Toxaris, and a text by Pseudo-Lucian, The Loves. Antiquity never ceased to question pleasure in its various forms and its audacity. We will see that Lucian does so here with a freshness of which our era is incapable. Is it better to love women or boys? What useful advice should be given to a courtesan who intends to shine in the games of love? Pierre Maréchaux's resolutely modern – and faithful – translation allows a new perspective on amorous mores, the cunning of courtesans, and the uninhibited desires of the men and women of Antiquity.