The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love by Henry Fielding and Ovid

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Author Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754
Author Ovid, 44 BCE-18?
Editor Jones, Claude Edward, 1907-
LoC No. 62053681
Title The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love
Credits E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Delphine Lettau, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love" by Henry Fielding and Ovid is a satirical guide on romance written in the mid-18th century. This work blends elements of classic literature with 18th-century social customs, presenting a humorous take on the art of love through a series of allegories and lessons. The text takes on a playful voice, setting out rules and strategies for young gentlemen on how to engage in romantic pursuits. At the start of this treatise, the narrator positions himself as a "Preceptor of Love," who invites young men to learn the art of cunningly wooing women. He outlines the essential steps to romance: selecting a proper mistress, winning her affections, and maintaining mutual love. Drawing on a range of classical references and lively anecdotes, the narrator emphasizes the importance of confidence, timing, and knowing one’s audience while pursuing love interests. The introduction serves as a playful yet instructive prelude to the satirical advice he will dispense throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Seduction -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 31036
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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