The Portuguese Letters: Love Letters of Mariana to the Marquis of de Chamilly

The Portuguese Letters is a collection of love letters written by a Portuguese nun named Mariana to the Marquis of De Chamilly. The letters were written in the 17th century and were discovered in the 20th century, causing a sensation due to their explicit content and the fact that they were written by a nun. The letters describe Mariana's intense love and desire for the Marquis, as well as her struggles with her vows of chastity and her religious beliefs. The book provides a glimpse into the life of a woman in a convent during this time period and the complexities of love and desire in a society that placed strict limitations on women's sexuality. The letters are beautifully written and provide a fascinating insight into the emotions and experiences of a woman who lived centuries ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.