The Art of Fascintaing
by
Lola Montez
Eliza
Gilbert (1821-1861), better known by her stage name Lola Montez, was one of the
leading courtesans of the 1840's. Her lovers included
the King of Bavaria, who was absolutely besotted with her, made her a countess,
and in the end abdicated rather than give her up. However, she soon left him and
continued her career as a dancer in England,
and later the USA. In her later years she published The Arts of Beauty, a
manual of dress, hairdressing, cosmetics etc. This included as an appendix Hints
to Gentleman on The Art of Fascinating, based presumably on her own experiences
of men, and including hilariously satirical recommendations such as
- "If you invite a lady to
go to the theatre, neglect not to leave her, and go out to drink with your
male friends between each act, as this will show her that you have confidence
that she can protect herself."
- "If you are invited to dine, go at least
an hour, or an hour and a half before the time, for then the lady will be sure
never to forget you, as the attentive and polite gentleman who allowed her
neither time to dress, nor to superintend her dinner."
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