Excitable Imaginations

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Focusing on the eighteenth-century British context, the book explores the pervasive awareness of sexuality in various literary and philosophical works, challenging traditional views of pornography. Kathleen Lubey highlights a broader spectrum of texts that demonstrate a nuanced engagement with sexual themes, moving beyond merely bawdy literature to reveal deeper cultural insights. This innovative perspective enriches the understanding of how sex was perceived and represented in that era.