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The Curtezan unmasked; or, The Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life With Antidotes against them, or Heavenly Julips to cool Men in the Fever of Lust.

By Anonymous

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of temptation, a battle against lust unfolds, revealing the destructive consequences of desire and a desperate search for redemption through virtue and self-control.

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2010-09-16
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Summary

"The Curtezan Unmasked; or, The Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life" by an anonymous author, is a warning from the 1600s about the perils of giving in to temptation and desire. The book paints a picture of seductive women as dangerous and uses the biblical figure of Jezebel as the ultimate example of immorality. It tells men to be careful of the short-lived enjoyment of lust, because it can ruin their good name, their health, and their relationship with God. The book vividly describes deceptive and tempting women, using stories from history and the Bible to show how desire can destroy a person's morals. The author offers advice on how to avoid temptation by recommending purity, marriage, and staying strong in one's faith as the best ways to resist temptation and live a good life. The main idea is that people need to control themselves and aim for a life based on morals and faith.

About the Author

Anonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author. In the case of very old works, the author's name may simply be lost over the course of history and time. There are a number of reasons anonymous works arise.

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