The World's Lure Or Fair Women, Their Loves, Their Power, Their Fates

The World's Lure Or Fair Women, Their Loves, Their Power, Their Fates is a book written by Alexander von Gleichen-Russwurm. The book is a collection of stories about women from different parts of the world and their experiences with love, power, and fate. The author explores the lives of these women and how they navigate through the challenges and opportunities that come their way. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, ranging from ancient Greece to modern-day Europe. The author also delves into the societal norms and expectations that shape these women's lives and how they resist or conform to them. The book provides a unique perspective on the role of women in society and their struggles for independence and agency. It is a compelling read for those interested in women's history and the evolution of gender roles.1927. Found in this volume are stories relating to the following women of history: Lais of Corinth; Clodia, the Lesbia of Catullus; Cleopatra; Theodora; Fredegunde; Fiammetta's Prototype; Tullia d'Aragona; Diane de Poitiers; Barbara Blomberg; Marguerite de Valois; Nell Gwyn; Ninon de Lenclos; Athenais, Marquise de Montespan; Wilhelmina von Graevenitz; Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour; Julie de Lespinasse; Pauline Bonaparte; Mademoiselle Georges; Marquise de Paiva; and the Red Tsaritza. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.