The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love by Henry Fielding and Ovid
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 |
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| Author | Ovid, 44 BCE-18? |
| Editor | Jones, Claude Edward, 1907- |
| LoC No. | 62053681 |
| Title | The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Delphine Lettau, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Seduction -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31036 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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