Cupid's Cyclopedia E-Book

John Cecil Clay

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Poesie und Drama
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

Cupid's Cyclopedia presents a whimsical exploration into the manifestations and misadventures of love through a kaleidoscope of literary ingeniosity. This anthology skillfully amalgamates verse and prose with striking illustrations to provide a comprehensive guide to the eclectic and often perplexing realm of Cupid's endeavors. With a blend of humor and satire, the collection features an array of standout pieces that collectively sketch a nuanced canvas of romantic escapades without centering any single author's narrative voice. Through its multifaceted compositions, this collection masterfully captures the myriad expressions of affection, transforming them into universally relatable experiences. Contributors John Cecil Clay and Oliver Herford bring together their artistic and literary prowess to breathe life into this anthology. Their collaboration entwines brilliant illustrations with eloquent prose, skillfully reflecting early 20th-century artistic and literary movements. The collection draws from the rich traditions of Romanticism and the Edwardian era, presenting a convergence of cultural and historical perspectives on love. This ensemble of voices not only showcases the individual artistry of its creators but also serves as a commentary on the timeless, universal nature of human emotion. Cupid's Cyclopedia beckons readers to immerse themselves in its pages, offering a rare foray into a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse interpretations of love. Its educational value is unmatched, presenting readers with a panoramic view of romance that spans both time and style. This anthology stands as a testament to the enduring resonance of love in literature, encouraging readers to contemplate the varied dialogues shared within its works. So dive into this collection to not only experience the many faces of love but also to engage with the continuous conversation of human connection.

Leseprobe

Oliver Herford, John Cecil Clay

Cupid's Cyclopedia

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066231873

Table of Contents

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

AMORIA

APPENDIX

Authors’ Note

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It has long been the belief of the authors that Love-making should be included in the regular curriculum of our schools. It seems to us the most important branch of co-education.

How few of us know how to make love properly, and how very few, after making it, know how to keep it!

So much depends upon the kind of love which is made. There are no artificial methods of preserving love, but the best kind will keep forever. Few beginners know how to make the lasting kind, and many, even, of those with vast experience are still quite clumsy. The only way is to keep at it.

We hope that this book will fill a long-felt want. Surely of all long-felt wants the want of love seems longest.

It is for the earnest student of True Love that we have compiled this cyclopedia.

O. Herford

John Cecil Clay

A

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A, the first letter, placed by Cupid at the head of his Alphabet, because it stands for Amour, Ardor, Art, Affinity, Affection, Adoration, Affability, Angel, etc.; also A is the easiest word to spell, with the exception of I.

The origin of the form of our capital letter A is supposed to have been an Egyptian symbol (see illustration) representing two people engaged in the ancient pastime called Kyssin, which survives even at the present day. A, by many supposed to be the oldest of the alphabet and constituting, as it does, the initial of Adam’s name, was doubtless the only letter in existence at the time Adam learned to write.

The words Ark, Antediluvian, Ancestry, Archæology, and Antiquity all support the above theory.

Girls like Adelaide, Agatha, Agnes, Alice, Althea, Amanda, Amy, Angelina, and Arabella, whose initials fall in this letter will be Attractive, Amiable, Artless, and in the opposite sex most attracted by those of Ardent, Ambitious, and Affable disposition.

Absence. The sixth sense, arrived at by the exclusion of the other five. A powerful stimulant to love. See longing. When combined with distance lends enchantment to the other five senses.

Adamant, m. A very hard word. See father.

Admiration. From admi, the Persian word meaning love, and ration, food; love-food or food of love.

Affinity, f. Ad, at; finis, boundary; at the boundary. The one one meets around the corner.

Alimony. The fine for speeding in the joy-ride of Matrimony.

Altar. The forge where hearts are fused. From the word halter, to hitch.

Amount. A foreign measure of Love.

Anchor. The symbol of Hope. See English word hanker, to long for.

Angel. See HER.

Appendix. See last page.

Arm. The arm is a muscular string connecting the hand with the shoulder. A man can give his arm without giving his hand. Coat-of-Arms (Cupid’s), Heart-shaped shield—Gules, pierced by an Arrow—Argent. Crest, on an olive branch, a Dove Proper ringed d’or, flappant.

Ashes. Fashionable Lenten head-dress. Especially effective when combined with sackcloth.

Avowal. A show-down in the Game of Love.