Nicolas Chorier

Nicolas Chorier (1612-1692) was a French lawyer, writer and historian known primarily for his erotic literature and historical works about the Dauphiné region of France. His most famous work is "L'Académie des dames" (The School of Women), originally published in Latin under a pseudonym and later translated into multiple languages. As a historian, Chorier produced several significant works including "Histoire générale du Dauphiné" (General History of Dauphiné) and "L'Estat politique de la province de Dauphiné" (The Political State of the Province of Dauphiné). These texts remain valuable resources for understanding 17th-century French regional history. Despite his official position as a respected lawyer and historian in Grenoble, Chorier led a controversial literary life through his anonymous publication of erotic works. His authorship of "L'Académie des dames" was only confirmed after his death, though the book had achieved widespread notoriety throughout Europe. The dual nature of Chorier's legacy - as both a serious historian and a writer of erotic literature - has made him an intriguing figure for literary scholars. His works continue to be studied for their historical value and as examples of 17th-century French literature in both mainstream and underground traditions.

Readers describe Nicolas Chorier's L'Académie des dames as shocking and explicit for its 17th century origins. Multiple readers note the academic/historical value while acknowledging the pornographic content. Liked: - Historical documentation of sexuality and gender roles - Complex dialogue structure between characters - Detailed insights into 17th century French culture - Quality of translations in modern editions Disliked: - Graphic content makes scholarly analysis difficult - Some translations lose nuances of original French - Limited availability of complete versions - Poor formatting in some digital editions No Goodreads listing exists for Nicolas Chorier's works. Most reviews appear in academic journals or niche historical erotica forums. Amazon has a few translated editions with minimal reviews. Reader ratings are scarce due to the age and nature of the works. A reader on one classics forum wrote: "Important historical text that captures intimate aspects of French society, but brace yourself for extremely explicit content that modern readers may find disturbing."

L'Académie des dames, ou les Sept entretiens galants d'Aloisia A dialogue-based erotic novel following the sexual education of a young woman through conversations with her more experienced cousin.

Histoire de Dauphiné A historical account of the Dauphiné region of France, covering its political and social development from ancient times through the 17th century.

Histoire générale du Dauphiné An expanded version of his earlier work, providing additional detail on the history, geography, and notable figures of the Dauphiné province.

Vie de Charles de Créquy de Blanchefort A biography of the French military commander and diplomat Charles de Créquy, documenting his military campaigns and political career.

Mémoires de Nicolas Chorier sur sa vie et ses affaires An autobiographical work detailing Chorier's personal life, career, and observations of 17th century French society.

Histoire du Dauphiné abrégée A condensed version of his comprehensive history of Dauphiné, focusing on key events and figures in the region's development.

Recherches sur les antiquités de Vienne A detailed study of the archaeological and historical artifacts found in the city of Vienne in southeastern France.