Aphrodite: Moeurs antiques by Pierre Louÿs
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Louÿs, Pierre, 1870-1925
French
"Aphrodite: Moeurs antiques" by Pierre Louÿs is a novel published in 1896. Set in Alexandria during the Ptolemaic era, it chronicles the tempestuous relationship between Chrysis, a beautiful courtesan, and Demetrius, a sculptor obsessed with ideal beauty. To win Chrysis's affection, Demetrius must obtain three sacred objects through theft, murder, ...
vividly imagined ancient world where pleasure reigns supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Matthew Hall
2 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.
Ashley Mitchell
4 months agoWhile comparing similar resources, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Michelle Clark
4 months agoAs a long-time reader of this genre, the style is confident yet approachable. Time very well spent.
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Charles Lewis
3 months agoHaving explored similar works, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. This book will stay with me for a long time.