Project Gutenberg 2011-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 515 Louÿs, Pierre 1870 1925 Chrysis, Pierre Pierre Louÿs Louys, Pierre Louis, Pierre-Félix Louis, Pierre-Felix Zier, Édouard 1856 1924 Zier, François Édouard Zier, Francois Edouard Ancient Manners; Also Known As Aphrodite Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite:_m%C5%93urs_antiques Produced by James D. Simmons "Ancient Manners; Also Known As Aphrodite" by Pierre Louÿs is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the life and experiences of Chrysis, a courtesan in ancient Alexandria, exploring themes of love, sensuality, and societal norms surrounding female autonomy and pleasure. The narrative promises to delve deep into the rich cultural tapestry of the ancient world, offering readers a glimpse into the erotic and intricate lives of its characters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Chrysis, a strikingly beautiful courtesan who reflects on her life and ambitions as she wakes in her lavish chamber. The chapter paints a vivid portrait of her physical allure and inner desires, interspersed with her interactions with her Hindoo slave, Djala. As she goes about her daily rituals, the text hints at her longing for extraordinary experiences beyond the mundane encounters with her clientele. Through her introspective thoughts, the reader gains insight into the complexity of her character, setting the stage for a journey that transcends mere physical pleasure and hints at deeper existential questioning within a richly detailed ancient backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Courtesans -- Egypt -- Alexandria -- Fiction Alexandria (Egypt) -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Sexuality & Erotica 419495 2025-08-14T16:40:23.730926 text/html 426316 2019-09-24T13:32:06 text/html 10758408 2025-08-14T16:40:35.591763 application/epub+zip 10758916 2025-08-14T16:40:28.131759 application/epub+zip 259516 2025-08-14T16:40:26.268770 application/epub+zip 10971404 2025-08-14T16:40:40.525816 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10941659 2025-08-14T16:40:34.116785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436788 2022-09-16T15:09:52.902312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366069 2025-08-14T16:40:22.409827 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368674 2020-06-17T00:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365813 2021-01-07T19:44:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365835 2021-01-07T19:44:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24058 2025-08-14T16:40:40.679765 application/rdf+xml 18068 2025-08-14T16:40:26.812772 image/jpeg 4071 2025-08-14T16:40:26.535769 image/jpeg 144211 2021-01-07T19:44:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 143465 2021-01-07T19:44:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 10653367 2021-01-07T19:44:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 143366 2021-01-07T19:44:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 10596812 2025-08-14T16:40:24.134784 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 en.wikipedia