Little Gay History Desire and Diversity Across the World

Name: Little Gay History Desire and Diversity Across the World
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ISBN: 9780231166638

ISBN-10: 023116663X

ISBN-13: 9780231166638

Edition: 2013

Authors: R. Parkinson

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When was the first chat line between men established? Who was the first "lesbian"? Were ancient Greek men who had sex with each other necessarily "gay," and what did Shakespeare think about crossdressing? A Little Gay History answers these questions and more through close readings of art objects from the British Museum's far-ranging collection. Consulting ancient Egyptian papyri, the Roman Warren Cup's erotic figures, David Hockney's vivid prints, and dozens of other artifacts, R. B. Parkinson draws attention to a diverse range of same-sex experiences and situates them within specific historical and cultural contexts. The first of its kind, A Little Gay History builds a complex and creative…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 9/3/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 0.02" wide x 0.03" long x 0.06" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English