 Romance/Love: August 24, 2011 Issue [#4570] |
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This week: Romance and the Courtesan Edited by: StephBee  
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The courtesan was a woman who embodied beauty. She was expected to be a well-educated woman, free of morals, an excellent dancer, witty, charming, and possessing common sense. She offered companionship and physical pleasure to her benefactor with no strings attached. She embodied romance without the trappings of love, yet many courtesans throughout the ages held the heart of their benefactor. This newsletter takes a look at courtesans and the roles they played in love throughout the ages. |
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Prior to the Renaissance, the courtesan did not have such a romantic reputation. The word had very simple origins - a woman who attends the court of a monarch. In the feudal society, the court of the monarch mixed the political and social life of the monarch and government. It was a courtesan's job to deliver information to visiting dignitaries.
During renaissance Europe, royal couples began leading separate lives. They married to secure bloodlines and for political gain - rarely did the couple love each other. The courtesan, with their easy wit, common sense, and companionship skills, offered something the "other" woman did not - genuine concern and care which often led to love.
EXPECTATIONS
It was often expected the courtesan would offer their benefactor sex. Courtesans might come from wealthy or non-wealthy backgrounds. They might be married even. In those cases, their husbands usually knew of the arrangements and approved; money being the mitigating factor involved. For many women, they saw their life as a courtesan as a job, and it was primarily expected of them that they would be the consummate companion.
Truly, the courtesan could be the force behind the man. Many lasted for as long as they proved witty and charming companions and good in bed. They've been romanticized throughout the years with much literature being written about them. What makes the courtesan a romantic historical figure is something we can all identify with - love. After all, it's very easy to fall in love with a warm hearted companion who is witty and charming, well educated, and talented in the finer arts.
One such story which I found interesting is that of Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau. (That's a mouthful.) He built Altenau Palace in 1606 as a token of love for his favored courtesan. Salome Alt bore him fifteen children. Sadly, in 1612, he was forced to abdicate. Altenau Palace was renamed Mirabell Gardens. The Mirabell Garden and its beauty were prominently featured in the movie "The Sound of Music."
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That is a tough one. I have several favorite writers. However, If I had to pick one it would be Nora Roberts. She is brilliant at spinning a tale of mystery and intrigue side by side with a romance. Her stories captivate me and draw me into the story. To the author of this newsletter..I have also read The Flame and The Flower as well as a few others of Kathleen Woodiwiss. She is a good writer. Sandra Brown is another along with Judith McNaught, Danielle Steele and so on.
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My niece borrowed my copy of Roman Holiday and she said she was very, very disappointed by the ending. No Happily Ever After. I told her she was brainwashed by Cinderella. I think more romance stories should end with the princess following duty, rather than her heart. Besides, the heart doesn't always think clearly.
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Thanks everyone for sharing your favorites! Judith McNaught is one of my top all time favorites with her book "Whitney, My Love." I haven't read Katie McCalister but I've heard a lot of her in my steampunk circles. Here's my question for you: Do you buy ebooks? Do you have an ebook readers? What's the appeal to you?
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