The Courtesan (1765)

The Courtesan is a novel written by Edward Thompson in 1765. The book tells the story of a young woman named Sophia, who is forced to become a courtesan in order to support herself and her family. Sophia is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is well-educated, but she is also poor and has few options in life. She is taken under the wing of a wealthy nobleman, who becomes her patron and provides her with a luxurious lifestyle. However, Sophia soon discovers that the life of a courtesan is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. She is constantly subjected to the whims of her patrons and must navigate a treacherous world of jealousy and betrayal. Despite the challenges she faces, Sophia remains determined to make a better life for herself and her family. The Courtesan is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and survival in 18th century England.Also Includes The Book The Meretriciad.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.