Courtesans: Money, Sex and Fame in the Nineteenth Century
Katie Hickman explores the world of nineteenth-century courtesans and the forces that shaped their lives and public identities. Focusing on the intertwined roles of money, sex, and fame, this historical study examines social ambition, reputation, and cultural fascination in a changing era.
About This Book
Katie Hickman examines the world of courtesans in the nineteenth century.
The book explores how money, sex, and fame intersected within the era’s social and cultural life.
It offers a historical perspective on status, reputation, ambition, and the public image of women associated with elite society.
Courtesans presents a focused study of an influential and often romanticized aspect of nineteenth-century history.
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