*Followed by Handbook of behavior for little girls to be used in educational establishments
(…) an erotic classic in which humor takes precedence over arousal. By means of shockingly filthy advice—ostensibly offered “for use in educational establishments”—couched in a hilariously parodic admonitory tone, Louÿs turns late-nineteenth-century manners roundly on their head, with ass prominently skyward. Whether offering rules for etiquette in church, school or home, or outlining a girl’s duties toward family, neighbor or God, Louÿs manages to mock every institution and leave no taboo unsullied. (from Goodreads)
This is quite a famous collection of books among Spanish speakers, very easily recognizable for their bright pink colored covers that scream loudly, for anyone who pays attention, “I’m’ reading an erotic novel!” xD
This is far from being a novel, though: the so-called dialogues are snippets of conversations that were, allegedly, “overheard” among sex-workers. Rowdy, raunchy and hilarious at once, it’s a very quick and amusing read.
And the exact same words can be said about the Handbook, which is, I believe, much better known.
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