Courtesan meaning in english - The Naked Truth: Life of A Courtesan

There are also many examples of courtesans who took advantage of their involvement with powerful individuals, which usually ended in their downfall.

They have broken it down even to the History of Sex in the Middle Ages too.

I just recently read the 'Courtesans'by Joanna Richardson and was not very impressed by the technicality of the book since I do believe that many of these gals had extravagant personalities that warrant an exciting read.

By the early 20th century, the aura of dignity and élan the courtesans had once exuded was all but lost, and these women, many of whom suffered from venereal disease, appeared more like sexual slaves than celebrities.