Rereading Sex

Battles Over Sexual Knowledge and Suppression in Nineteenth-Century America

Autori

• Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz

Parametri

• 528 pagine
• 19 ore di lettura

• Femminismo
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Exploring the diverse sexual attitudes of nineteenth-century America, the book reveals a complex landscape that contrasts sharply with the Victorian stereotype. Through a mix of bawdy talk, evangelical sermons, and discussions on free love, it uncovers the national dialogue surrounding sexuality during this era. Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz highlights historical voices that continue to echo in contemporary discussions about sex, providing a nuanced understanding of the period's cultural dynamics.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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