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Focusing on the interplay between Renaissance literature and classical sources, the book explores representations of homosexuality in sixteenth-century France, highlighting the coexistence of diverse models. It analyzes notable texts such as the Decameron, Ronsard's poetry, Montaigne's Essais, and works related to Henri III, alongside Brantÿme's Dames galantes. The study also delves into themes surrounding the androgyne and hermaphrodite, offering a nuanced understanding of the era's cultural and literary landscape.
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Queer (Re)Readings in the French Renaissance, Gary Ferguson
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Queer (Re)Readings in the French Renaissance
- Subtitle
- Homosexuality, Gender, Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gary Ferguson
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 386
- ISBN13
- 9780754663775
- Description
- Focusing on the interplay between Renaissance literature and classical sources, the book explores representations of homosexuality in sixteenth-century France, highlighting the coexistence of diverse models. It analyzes notable texts such as the Decameron, Ronsard's poetry, Montaigne's Essais, and works related to Henri III, alongside Brantÿme's Dames galantes. The study also delves into themes surrounding the androgyne and hermaphrodite, offering a nuanced understanding of the era's cultural and literary landscape.