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Exploring the complexities of sexual desire and practices in the Victorian era, this book delves into both satirical and genuine accounts from the time. It provides insights through original advertisements, letters, memoirs, legal cases, and advice columns, revealing the multifaceted attitudes towards sexuality. By utilizing collections from the Museum of London and the British Museum, it uncovers the often hidden aspects of Victorian sexual norms and deviance, offering a fascinating historical perspective.
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Victorian Guide to Sex: Desire and Deviance in the 19th Century, Fern Riddell
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- 2014
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- Title
- Victorian Guide to Sex: Desire and Deviance in the 19th Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Fern Riddell
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781781592861
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of sexual desire and practices in the Victorian era, this book delves into both satirical and genuine accounts from the time. It provides insights through original advertisements, letters, memoirs, legal cases, and advice columns, revealing the multifaceted attitudes towards sexuality. By utilizing collections from the Museum of London and the British Museum, it uncovers the often hidden aspects of Victorian sexual norms and deviance, offering a fascinating historical perspective.