The novel "Aphrodite" by the famous French writer Pierre Louis (1870-1925) is one of the most interesting and scandalous works of French literature, which after its publication instantly became an undisputed bestseller at the turn of the XIX – XX centuries. The novel was admired by everyone – from the most ordinary kokotok and dancers from "Moulin Rouge" and Harlots from "place Pigal" to the most demanding literary gourmets. The author, thanks to the talent and incredible erudition of a literary genius, so perfectly depicted the customs of the ancient era – in all its manifestations, since he possessed not only facts, but also knew ancient languages well: Latin and ancient Greek, translated the works of poets and playwrights of that time, in particular Menander, Lucian, and others. Therefore, his speech is surprisingly lively, poetic, and accurate. Love in the interpretation of Pierre Louis is something much higher than the sexual act, but it is often characterized by the features of conquest and dominance, so it is no coincidence that the first title of the novel was so eloquent: "slavery". so little do the labels stuck to the servant of the Muses here and there now weigh: "aesthete", "brilliant pervert", "erotoman", "forerunner of the sexual revolution" and so on. The researcher of the writer's work, J.-P. Goujon, called him more aptly: the encyclopedist of love!.. One thing is certain: this is high – quality literature-with a tart taste of fine French wine.