The specific mention of "Dorothee" in your query refers to one of the narratives within this collection. In the tradition of the "confessional" genre—popularized by works like Les Confessions by Rousseau but twisted into an erotic context—the character Dorothée recounts her sexual initiations and adventures.
These stories typically follow a structural formula: ardem confesions erotiques dorothee en
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The work is widely attributed to Guillaume Apollinaire, one of the most celebrated French poets and writers of the 20th century (known for Calligrammes and coining the term "surrealism"). Like many literary figures of his time who ventured into erotic writing, Apollinaire did not publish these works under his famous name. Instead, he used the pseudonym Pierre Louÿs, a nod to his contemporary and friend who was also a famous writer of erotic and pagan themes (author of Les Chansons de Bilitis). Like many literary figures of his time who
Attribution for works in the "Blanche" collection can sometimes be complex, with some historians suggesting collaborations or reattributions, but Apollinaire remains the primary name associated with the Ardeurs collection.