The Life, Letters And Epicurean Philosophy Of Ninon De L'Enclos, The Celebrated Beauty Of The Seventeenth Century

By Ninon de l'Enclos, Charles Henry Robinson, De L'Enclos Ninon De L'Enclos

Book Overview

""The Life, Letters and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de l'Enclos, the Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century"" by Charles Henry Robinson is a biography and philosophical exploration of the life and beliefs of Ninon de l'Enclos, a prominent courtesan and intellectual figure in 17th century France. The book delves into Ninon's early life, her rise to fame as a celebrated beauty, her relationships with notable figures of the time, and her philosophical beliefs, which were heavily influenced by the Epicurean school of thought. Through a collection of Ninon's letters and Robinson's analysis, readers gain insight into the life and mind of this fascinating historical figure. The book provides a unique perspective on the social and intellectual climate of 17th century France, as well as an exploration of the ideas and beliefs of one of its most intriguing personalities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162671092
• ISBN13: 9781162671093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"