Bisexuality in the Ancient World - Couverture souple

Cantarella, Eva

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0300093020 ISBN 13 : 9780300093025

Editeur : Yale University Press, 2002

Synopsis

In this readable and thought-provoking history of bisexuality in the classical age, Eva Cantarella draws on the full range of sources―from legal texts, inscriptions, and medical documents to poetry and philosophical literature―to reconstruct and compare the bisexual cultures of Athens and Rome.

 Reviews of the earlier edition:

 “Cantarella presents the ancient evidence in a straightforward fashion, draws insightful comparisons between heterosexuality and homosexuality, and elucidates the larger cultural context of erotic experience. With its wide scope the book speaks to the classicist, the layman with an interest in antiquity, the student of sexuality, and even to the unabashed seeker of piquant anecdotes.” ―John F. Makowski, Classical Journal

“An important study that is destined to take its place next to the classic works of Foucault and Pomeroy.” ―Alan Mendelson, History: Reviews of New Books

“Offers a valuable, close-in reassessment of intricate evidence, freshly researched, readable, and open-minded.” ―Alan Sinfield, Gay Times

“This is a book I recommend for all students of sexology.”―Milton Diamond, Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality
“Easily the best book on the topic.” ―John Buckler, Historian

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Eva Cantarella is professor in the Institute of Roman Law at the University of Milan. Cormac O’Cuilleanain is lecturer in Italian at Trinity College, Dublin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Yale University Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0300093020
• ISBN 13: 9780300093025
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 286
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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