Roman Homosexuality, 9780195113006
Hardcover
Uncover Roman masculinity and sexuality: power, not orientation, defined desire.

Roman Homosexuality

ideologies of masculinity in classical antiquity

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  • Hardcover

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    15 July 1999

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Summary

Unveiling Desire: Masculinity and Same-Sex Relations in Ancient Rome

This book delves into the intricate world of ancient Roman masculinity and sexuality, offering a meticulously researched exploration of male-male sexual experiences. Spanning from the second century B.C. to the second century A.D., it draws upon a rich tapestry of evidence, including:

  • Literary texts: courtroom speeches, love poetry, philosophy, epigrams, and historical accounts.
  • Graffiti and …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780195113006
ISBN-10:0195113004
Series:Ideologies of Desire
Author:Craig A. Williams
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:Oxford University Press Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:15 July 1999
Weight:721g
Dimensions:160mm x 236mm x 31mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Williams presents a wealth of material that will intrigue the contemporary reader with its strangeness

“This indispensable book persuasively sets forth gender identity, not sexual orientation, as the fulcrum of male sexual significance in Roman society.” –Religious Studies Review”With extraordinary clarity and persuasiveness,…this book may do more for the understanding of classical sexuality than any since Kenneth Dover’s Greek Homosexuality of twenty years ago.” –Times Literary Supplement”An excellent introduction to the ideology of male same-sex eroticism among the ancient Romans.“–Journal of Homosexuality

About The Author

Craig A. Williams

CRAIG A. WILLIAMS lives in Los Angeles, where he’s written comedy for NBC and the WB television networks and feature-film screenplays for Dreamworks, Twentieth Century Fox, and Spyglass Entertainment. He breaks out photos and stories of his Onyxxx days on every possible occasion.

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