
Roman Homosexuality
ideologies of masculinity in classical antiquity
$204.99
- Hardcover
416 pages
- Release Date
15 July 1999
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 |
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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 |
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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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