Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the nature of prostitution in the early 17th-century Italian city of Milan. Through the character of Bellafront, the author provides insight into the social and economic pressures that drove women into this profession while simultaneously examining the attitudes and behaviors of those who patronized them. The author employs unflinching prose to depict the harsh realities faced by women like Bellafront, revealing the dangers and indignities they endured. Yet, he also delves into the complex motivations of these women, exploring their desires, fears, and dreams. By setting this narrative against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, this book sheds light on the broader cultural forces that shaped the lives of both prostitutes and their clients. Ultimately, this book challenges the prevailing stereotypes of female sexuality and agency during this period, offering a more nuanced understanding of the factors that shaped the lives of women in early modern Europe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282735180_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282735180
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282735180
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)