United by the theme of love, the writings in the Great Loves series span over two thousand years and vastly different worlds. Readers will be transported to different places and introduced to love's endlessly fascinating possibilities and varied forms... romantic love, platonic love, nostalgic love, unrequited love, illicit love, not to mention twisted and obsessional love. From the innocence of Mansfield's Something Childish But Very Natural to the outrageous romps of seducer, gambler and general bon vivant, Casanova, you'll find here stories that represent love in all its manifestations. Together the collection will make an outstanding gift for your Valentine - or you can choose to share them out amongst your many loves!