Did you ever think love could be mapped? Well, you can see it here in the Map de Tendre, created by Madeleine de Scudery in the mid 17th century. Here, in the Land of Love, you can learn how to make new friends, find a lover, or make mortal enemies -- and it's all laid out for you in a convenient map!

This map of love portrays a person's, or a couple's, journey from new friendship to different kinds of close relationships. It might be leading to friendship based on respect, based on esteem, or gratitude, or based on a mutual attraction that draws people together like moths to candles. This video touches on the design and creation of the map, as well as its historical context. We can see in it the lighthearted but also realistic approach to relationships and love that comes from the salon culture.

This map can help people figure out how to behave to get the results they want from relationships and love, whether that's finding a girl, a boy, becoming a politician, or anything else you're looking for. The Map de Tendre is a unique map, and very interesting and full of information that can tell us a lot not only about 17th century French culture but also the timeless realities of love and friendship.

Fall in love with the map of love, and I hope you enjoy the video!

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