Geometry in the Boudoir : : Configurations of French Erotic Narrative / / Peter Cryle.
In this lively and insightful book, Peter Cryle reconsiders canonical French erotic literature of the last three hundred years, particularly that of the eighteenth century. Through close readings of works by Sade, Crébillon, Nerciat, and Restif, among others, he explores the dynamics of canon format...
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Cornell University Press Archive Pre-2000 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Ithaca, NY : : Cornell University Press, , [2019] ©1994 |
| Year of Publication: | 2019 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (328 p.) |
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| Other title: | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- I. TRADITION -- II. GRADATION -- III. THE TIME OF DESIRE -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
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| Summary: | In this lively and insightful book, Peter Cryle reconsiders canonical French erotic literature of the last three hundred years, particularly that of the eighteenth century. Through close readings of works by Sade, Crébillon, Nerciat, and Restif, among others, he explores the dynamics of canon formation as he shows that classical erotic narratives—while they are certainly all about sex—are more about its form than its experience. |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9781501733925 9783110536171 |
| DOI: | 10.7591/9781501733925 |
| Access: | restricted access |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Peter Cryle. |