Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos (1903)

Charles Henry Robinson,Louis Damours,William Hassell Overton

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
6 November 2009
Pages
404
ISBN
9781120494214

Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos (1903)

Charles Henry Robinson,Louis Damours,William Hassell Overton

Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de l'Enclos is a book written by Charles Henry Robinson and published in 1903. It is a biography of the French courtesan and intellectual, Ninon de l'Enclos, who lived in the 17th century. The book covers Ninon's life, from her early years to her rise to fame as a courtesan and her later years as a respected intellectual. It also includes a collection of Ninon's letters, which provide insights into her philosophy and beliefs. The book explores Ninon's Epicurean philosophy, which emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain, and how it influenced her life and relationships. Robinson's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Ninon de l'Enclos and her impact on French society during the 17th century.This Book Is In English.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.

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