The Amorous Courtesan And Nicaise

The Amorous Courtesan And Nicaise is a book written by Jean De La Fontaine, a French poet and writer. The book is a collection of two short stories, both of which explore themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships.The first story, The Amorous Courtesan, follows the life of a young woman named Lucette who becomes a courtesan in order to support herself and her family. Despite her profession, Lucette is a woman of great beauty and intelligence, and she quickly becomes the object of desire for many men. However, Lucette's heart belongs to only one man, a wealthy merchant named Clitandre. The story explores the challenges and sacrifices that Lucette must make in order to be with the man she loves.The second story, Nicaise, is a tale of forbidden love between a young man named Nicaise and his cousin, Amour. Nicaise is deeply in love with Amour, but their relationship is forbidden by their families. The story follows the couple as they struggle to overcome the obstacles in their way and find a way to be together.Overall, The Amorous Courtesan And Nicaise is a beautifully written book that explores the complexities of love and desire. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys stories of romance, passion, and the human heart.DAN CUPID, though the god of soft amour, In ev'ry age works miracles a store; Can Catos change to male coquets at ease; And fools make oracles whene'er he please; Turn wolves to sheep, and ev'ry thing so well, That naught remains the former shape to tell: Remember, Hercules, with wond'rous pow'r...This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.