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Little Gay History : Desire and Diversity Across the World by R. Parkinson (2013, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherColumbia University Press

ISBN-10023116663X

ISBN-139780231166638

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038305360

Product Key Features

Number of Pages128 Pages

Publication NameLittle Gay History : Desire and Diversity Across the World

LanguageEnglish

SubjectLgbt Studies / General, World, LGBT, History / General

Publication Year2013

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Art, Social Science, History

AuthorR. Parkinson

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight16 Oz

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Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2013-001699

Reviews[The book] explores artistic portrayals of what it means to be gay and the difficulties in finding records of same-sex desire., [ A Little Gay History ] scans the Museum's collections for objects that show the complexity of desire in world cultures. From Indian gods to Emperor Hadrian, it proves that, if you swear by ancient tradition in matters of love and sex, you'll end up in the queerest spots., [The book] draws on 40 objects, ranging from ancient Egyptian papyri to images by modern artists, including David Hockney.

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingA

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal306.766093

Table Of ContentPreface Introduction: 'A Great Unrecorded History' Glimpses of a History Epilogue: (Re-)Writing Histories Further Resources Suggested General Reading Sources for Quotations Image Credits

SynopsisWhen was the first chat line between men established? Who was the first "lesbian"? Were ancient Greek men who had sex with each other necessarily "gay," and what did Shakespeare think about crossdressing? A Little Gay History answers these questions and more through close readings of art objects from the British Museum's far-ranging collection. Consulting ancient Egyptian papyri, the Roman Warren Cup's erotic figures, David Hockney's vivid prints, and dozens of other artifacts, R. B. Parkinson draws attention to a diverse range of same-sex experiences and situates them within specific historical and cultural contexts. The first of its kind, A Little Gay History builds a complex and creative portrait of love's many guises.

LC Classification NumberHQ76.25.P37 2013