The School of Whoredom
Author(s): Pietro Aretino
SECONDHAND BOOKS | Classic Fiction
Ingeniously subverting the Greek literary form, Aretino here presents a dialogue - not of profound philosophical thought - but of the art of prostitution. Bawdy and thoroughly risque, The School of Whoredom is anti-Classicism at its best. Determined that her daughter should not be ignorant of the ways of men and of love, Nanna seeks to 'educate' the naive Pippa. She tells her of women - whores, housewives and nuns: all being essentially the same; of how to win men - discreetly and with good manners. But above all she tells her - without ever resorting to euphemism - the secrets of her art as a courtesan.
2003. A fine, unmarked copy.
Product Information
Italian-born Pietro Aretino (1492-1556) is universally regarded as the originator of European pornographic writing.
Foreword by Paul Bailey; Introduction; The School of Whoredom; Notes; Biographical note
General Fields
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- : Hesperus Press Ltd
- : Hesperus Press Ltd
- : 0.144
- : 01 February 2003
- : 195mm X 125mm X 13mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 September 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : 112
- : 853.3
- : Unabridged
- : Paperback
- : Pietro Aretino