Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 234 Lenclos, Ninon de 1620 1705 L'Enclos, Ninon de Lenclos, Anne de De Lenclos, Ninon Overton, William Hassell 1868 Robinson, Charles Henry 1841 03015210 Life, letters, and Epicurean philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos, the celebrated beauty of the seventeenth century Produced by Rick Niles, Wilelmina Malliere and PG Distributed Proofreaders “Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos” by Robinson-Overton is a biographical account written in the early 20th century, focusing on the life of the renowned French courtesan and philosopher Ninon de l'Enclos, who captivated the hearts of many prominent men during the 17th century. The book delves into her storied relationships, social influence, and the philosophical framework she adhered to throughout her life, particularly exploring her Epicurean beliefs regarding love and pleasure. The beginning of the text introduces Ninon de l'Enclos as an influential figure in 17th century France, celebrated not only for her beauty but also for her intellectual acumen and ability to navigate complex social dynamics. The opening chapters sketch her unconventional upbringing, the contrasting philosophical teachings of her parents, and her early decisions that led her to embrace a life focused on pleasure and intellectual companionship with notable men of her time. They detail her defiance against societal norms, her reflections on love and friendship, and the transformative impact she had on the literary and artistic circles of the era, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of her intriguing character and philosophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Lenclos, Ninon de, 1620-1705 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 560878 2025-07-05T04:23:41.662161 text/html 560845 560551 2024-11-05T05:47:05.789518 2023-10-05T06:28:17.767372 text/html text/html 310754 2025-07-05T04:23:50.755048 application/epub+zip 318774 2025-07-05T04:23:45.213087 application/epub+zip 287577 2025-07-05T04:23:43.938134 application/epub+zip 684011 2025-07-05T04:23:55.652052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 615094 2025-07-05T04:23:49.859145 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392948 2022-09-05T09:06:06.533169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523795 2025-07-05T04:23:41.264117 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 503788 2024-10-28T17:58:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18101 2025-07-05T04:23:55.799039 application/rdf+xml 25603 2025-07-05T04:23:44.443113 image/jpeg 4580 2025-07-05T04:23:44.193084 image/jpeg 305223 2025-07-05T04:23:41.705132 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia