Lovelace, philanderer, a ladies' man - in the days of our grandparents so-called gallant courteous men.They knew how to cleverly "approach to handle", ie. E. To kiss a lady's hand, say florid compliments were agreeable and extremely seductive.Times refined gentlemen are long gone.And these are the words that define this type of men who remained in our language, though used rarely.We get to know them!
a tour of the dictionaries
As always, to reveal the meaning of the word, let us turn to the Dictionary.And they said that Lovelace - a seducer of women, red tape (who dragged them, that is. E. Care), is constantly looking for new love affairs, in unstable relationships with women.Synonyms of the word is the name of "Casanova", "Don Juan", "rake", "fucker", "heartthrob".Now womanizer - a common name.However, it comes from their own - names of character artwork.
Oh, those sentimental novels!
In the first half of the 18th century in Western literature was dominated by sentimentalism.For this direction was characterized by increased attention to the writer's psychological state, his spiritual experiences, the world of feelings - "sentiment."Lovelace - the name of the protagonist moralizing sentimental novel by English writer Richardson's "Clarissa, or the history of a young lady."A young girl, thin, tender, sensitive, romantic nature, becomes a victim of the treacherous harassment and seduction clever, thrifty, cynical, conniving aristocrat with the appearance of an angel.With the release of the book in society Lovelace name stuck.This word has become synonymous to refer windy men seeking burdensome, nothing promising love affair, flirtation, adventure.
Charm villainy
Roman Richardson had a huge success not only in the English reading public.Its contents knew educated part of the population of Western and Eastern Europe and the New World.In Russia, they read to the ladies, dreaming about the fatal hero-lover.Pushkin in "Eugene Onegin" says Tatiana fell in love with his "deceptions and Richardson and Rousseau."Author works even complained that his villain, womanizer, a man more popular than virtuous and decent Clarissa.Critics of that time, like today, they are unanimous in their opinion that Richardson Lovelace - one of the most brilliant, original and interesting characters in English literature.This image of "Satan" in the "guise of a gentleman" - charming, witty, fearless, brave and knows no mercy.
It is interesting to find out who this lady's man, will continue our investigations.From the pages of the novel name has stepped into the world, and was taken up by other writers, in the same 18th century, becoming a household name.However, entering into wide usage, it is written in Russian slightly differently than in the original language.The English proper name - Lovelace, which means "love lace."E. Richardson had called the hero without reason, and with a hint of his ability to weave love affairs as masters tat: elegant, subtle, cunning, subtly.Russian version also appeared, perhaps by analogy with the word "catch" - womanizer.Synonyms for him select appropriate: libertine, windy, philanderer.But the same Pushkin, a great connoisseur of literature, which has a subtle linguistic flair in "Onegin" used the correct form of names - "Lovelace".A Lovleysy - a very common surname of the British!
I know of cute ...
wonderful example heartthrob gave us and our Russian literature.Remember Onegin!He was a true genius "science of tender passion" - flirting and seduction.What writes about this Pushkin: Eugene with his youth could "hypocrite, appear languid, languish, disabuse, make believe," was "languidly silent" and "passionately eloquent."Onegin had no trouble disturb the heart "flirts notebooks," fall in love, then, to put the current language, "quit."Guy womanizer - described him today's youth.And would, in fact, right!Another excellent example of serdtseedstva - Pechorin from the "Hero of Our Time."Like clockwork, he played the deceitfulness of Princess Mary.I managed to fall in love with Bela.A victim of its non-permanent nature for many years was Vera.As he correctly noted hero, his feelings for women were not the source of happiness and joy, disappointment and unfulfilled hopes.
psychological portrait
Let's try to deduce the characteristics of zapravskogo Lovelace.First of all, this man, absolutely confident, proactive, able to take everything under control - from the first steps of seduction to the isolation of the novel.They are easy to take and get acquainted with the lady liked anywhere: in public transport, cafes, outdoor, company.And even if a woman is already married, or she has a fan - it does not matter, Casanova zapravskogo this fact does not stop.On the contrary, it will give the situation much needed this type of men sharpness and piquancy.For Lovelace, more likely, it is not interested in the end result, but the process of "hunting", the development of tactics and strategies and their implementation phased.Naturally, these men devilishly charming, courteous.Some let in the romantic view and act accordingly.Armfuls of flowers, beautiful courtship gifts, candlelit dinners - ladies' man and do enjoy the intrigue of the waged.After all, often they are the real aesthetes!And to play the gentle strings of a woman's soul for such people - a true delight.Should we give in to deceiving - it depends on the ladies themselves.Want vivid impressions, holiday today, but without hope that he will continue tomorrow, while Lovelace - the perfect gentleman for you.Are you afraid to stay with a broken heart - Stay away from him!
