Pleasure in the Eighteenth Century
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Author: Marie Mulvey Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 296
A note on this book: This book has some marking and writing throughout the text. It has been reduced in price accordingly. Please lodge an enquiry if you would like more information about this specific book. Description: What were the sources of pleasure during the eighteenth century? The range of pleasurable activities from the bawdy and perverse to the refined are brought together in this collection of essays, which is the first to look at both the philosophy and practice of the pleasure-seeking Georgians. Experts on the arts of pleasure will luxuriate over Italian opera, gastronomic delights, the pleasures of Gothic terror, seduction, and the revellers of the bizarre London clubs.
Author: Marie Mulvey Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 296
A note on this book: This book has some marking and writing throughout the text. It has been reduced in price accordingly. Please lodge an enquiry if you would like more information about this specific book. Description: What were the sources of pleasure during the eighteenth century? The range of pleasurable activities from the bawdy and perverse to the refined are brought together in this collection of essays, which is the first to look at both the philosophy and practice of the pleasure-seeking Georgians. Experts on the arts of pleasure will luxuriate over Italian opera, gastronomic delights, the pleasures of Gothic terror, seduction, and the revellers of the bizarre London clubs.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Marie Mulvey Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 296
A note on this book: This book has some marking and writing throughout the text. It has been reduced in price accordingly. Please lodge an enquiry if you would like more information about this specific book. Description: What were the sources of pleasure during the eighteenth century? The range of pleasurable activities from the bawdy and perverse to the refined are brought together in this collection of essays, which is the first to look at both the philosophy and practice of the pleasure-seeking Georgians. Experts on the arts of pleasure will luxuriate over Italian opera, gastronomic delights, the pleasures of Gothic terror, seduction, and the revellers of the bizarre London clubs.
Author: Marie Mulvey Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 296
A note on this book: This book has some marking and writing throughout the text. It has been reduced in price accordingly. Please lodge an enquiry if you would like more information about this specific book. Description: What were the sources of pleasure during the eighteenth century? The range of pleasurable activities from the bawdy and perverse to the refined are brought together in this collection of essays, which is the first to look at both the philosophy and practice of the pleasure-seeking Georgians. Experts on the arts of pleasure will luxuriate over Italian opera, gastronomic delights, the pleasures of Gothic terror, seduction, and the revellers of the bizarre London clubs.
Pleasure in the Eighteenth Century