The Renaissance Of Lesbianism In Early Modern England (cambridge Studies In Renaissance Literature And Culture) (PDF)

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Synopsis
The Renaissance of Lesbianism in Early Modern England is the eagerly-awaited study by the feminist scholar who was among the first to address the issue of early modern female homoeroticism. Valerie Traub analyzes the representation of female-female love, desire and eroticism in a range of early modern discourses, including poetry, drama, visual arts, pornography and medicine. Contrary to the silence and invisibility typically ascribed to lesbianism in the Renaissance, Traub argues that the early modern period witnessed an unprecedented proliferation of representations of such desire. By means of sophisticated interpretations of a comprehensive set of texts, the book not only charts a crucial shift in representations of female homoeroticism over the course of the seventeenth century, but also offers a provocative genealogy of contemporary lesbianism. A contribution to the history of sexuality and to feminist and queer theory, the book addresses current theoretical preoccupations through the lens of historical inquiry.
Copyright:
2002

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
ISBN-13:
9780521448857
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Cambridge University Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
Submitted By:
Ian Green
Proofread By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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