The Erotic History of France: Including a History of Its Erotic Literature - Couverture souple

Marchand, Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 143047419X ISBN 13 : 9781430474197

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Erotic History of France: Including a History of its Erotic Literature by Henry Marchand is a comprehensive exploration of France's rich and fascinating erotic past. This book delves into the country's sexual history, from the early days of the Roman Empire to the present day, revealing the various ways in which sexuality has been expressed and experienced throughout French history. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular period or theme. The first section explores the erotic art and literature of ancient Rome and its influence on French culture. The second section examines the sexual practices of the medieval period, including the rise of courtly love and the development of the troubadour tradition. The third section delves into the Renaissance, exploring the erotic art and literature of the period, as well as the sexual exploits of some of the era's most famous figures, such as King Francis I and Catherine de Medici. The fourth section explores the Enlightenment, examining the sexual revolution that occurred during this time and the impact it had on French society. The final section of the book focuses on the modern era, exploring the various sexual movements and subcultures that have emerged in France since the 19th century, including the rise of pornography, sexual liberation, and the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Throughout the book, Marchand provides a detailed analysis of the various cultural, political, and social factors that have shaped France's erotic history. He also examines the role of erotic literature and art in shaping French culture and society, and the ways in which these works have been censored, banned, or celebrated throughout history. Overall, The Erotic History of France is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of sexuality and the role it has played in shaping French culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

INTRODUCTION PAGE 15 BOOK I MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE CHAPTER PAGE I 27 SEXUALITY IN MEDIEVAL FRANCE II 35 INDECENT FABLIAUX AND FARCES III 45 TROUBADOURS AND COURTS OF LOVE BOOK II THE SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH CENTURIES IV 59 THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY V75 THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY BOOK III THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY VI 93 THE GOLDEN AGE OF LOVE VII 114 ANTI-ROYAL AND ANTI-CHURCH LITERATURE 11 .
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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The Erotic History of France Including A History Of Its Erotic Literature by Henry L. Marchand

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 143047419X
• ISBN 13: 9781430474197
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 300
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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