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Exploring the evolution of love and gender in Western civilization, the book examines how social dialogues shape gender roles throughout history, rooted in a "master grammar" from the Greco-Roman era. It delves into the assessment of femininity across various domains, including medicine and law, before defining male-female relationships. The author analyzes classical works by philosophers and playwrights, highlighting the significance of homosexuality in understanding gender dynamics. Ultimately, it critiques the romantic notion of love, advocating for a new framework relevant to contemporary society.
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The Discourses of Love: Paganism, Norman Levine
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- The Discourses of Love: Paganism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Norman Levine
- Publisher
- Rlpg/Galleys
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 330
- ISBN13
- 9780761808268
- Category
- Ethnography, Erotica
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of love and gender in Western civilization, the book examines how social dialogues shape gender roles throughout history, rooted in a "master grammar" from the Greco-Roman era. It delves into the assessment of femininity across various domains, including medicine and law, before defining male-female relationships. The author analyzes classical works by philosophers and playwrights, highlighting the significance of homosexuality in understanding gender dynamics. Ultimately, it critiques the romantic notion of love, advocating for a new framework relevant to contemporary society.