Wanton Words

Rhetoric and Sexuality in English Renaissance Drama

Autori

• Madhavi Menon

Parametri

Pagine

252pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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Exploring the intersection of language and sexuality, Madhavi Menon combines classical and Renaissance rhetorical handbooks with iconic Renaissance plays. The work highlights how both forms address themes of transgressive sex while simultaneously discussing the mechanics of language, revealing a deep connection between rhetoric and eroticism in this pivotal period of literature.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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