Constant Delights: Rakes, Rogues, and Scandal in Restoration EnglandA look - from rather a jaunty angle - at one of the most remarkable and fashion-conscious periods in English history. Peopled with names such as Pope, Pepys, Milton, Dryden, Halley, Purcell, Bunyan, Wren, Lely and Kneller, the reign of Charles II was a time of innovation, beauty - and debauchery. |
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... lover was clearly part of the ' and all'.20 In his attempt to reclaim his kingdom , Charles would spend the best part of the next two years there , culminating in his epic escape from the Battle of Worcester in 1652 , part of which ...
... lover was clearly part of the ' and all'.20 In his attempt to reclaim his kingdom , Charles would spend the best part of the next two years there , culminating in his epic escape from the Battle of Worcester in 1652 , part of which ...
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... lovers ' lane of ' parked ' cars and alfresco assignations : truly , the cruising fields where class , sex , age ... lover , in this place Would frig upon his mother's face ; Whence rows of mandrakes tall did rise Whose lewd tops ...
... lovers ' lane of ' parked ' cars and alfresco assignations : truly , the cruising fields where class , sex , age ... lover , in this place Would frig upon his mother's face ; Whence rows of mandrakes tall did rise Whose lewd tops ...
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... lover in about 1670 , after she had been created the Duchess of Cleveland , as a sort of long - service award . The impression handed down has been that of the ageing has - been ( Barbara ) seducing the young innocent ( Churchill ) ...
... lover in about 1670 , after she had been created the Duchess of Cleveland , as a sort of long - service award . The impression handed down has been that of the ageing has - been ( Barbara ) seducing the young innocent ( Churchill ) ...
Contents
the Loves of | 34 |
an Everyday Story of Fucksters | 53 |
a Lively | 74 |
Copyright | |
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