catechism format, where questions about prostitution, desired qualities in a courtesan, and methods to please clients are answered with a mixture of wit and explicitness. Théroigne outlines the essential qualities that a "putain" (prostitute) should possess: effrontery, compliance, and the ability to adapt or transform to suit her clients' desires. Throughout the text, the author discusses various sexual practices, educational insights into the business of pleasure, and the dynamics between courtesans and their patrons, all while infusing the content with a spirited commentary on human nature and the erotic arts. The book ultimately reflects the libertine philosophy of the time, emphasizing pleasure as a central aspect of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)