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The Latin Sexual Vocabulary by J. N. Adams (1990, Trade Paperback, Reprint)

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General topics include the influence of Greek language on Latin, changes in the Latin vocabulary over time (including the evolution of sexual words into general terms of abuse), and lexical differences among various literary genres.

Product Identifiers

PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-100801841062

ISBN-139780801841064

eBay Product ID (ePID)357720

Product Key Features

Number of Pages280 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameLatin Sexual Vocabulary

Publication Year1990

SubjectHuman Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality), Latin, Teaching Methods & Materials / Health & Sexuality, Ancient & Classical

FeaturesReprint

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Education, Psychology, Literary Criticism

AuthorJ. N. Adams

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight13.9 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width5.4 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN90-004697

Dewey Edition19

Reviews"A Serious Scholarly Examination of a Much-Neglected Aspect of Roman Literature." -- Classical WORLD, A sterling scholarly achievement by a distinguished philologist: shrewd, learned, concise and rigorous. It contributes to the study of poetry [and] literary history. -- London Review of Books, "A sterling scholarly achievement by a distinguished philologist: shrewd, learned, concise and rigorous. It contributes to the study of poetry [and] literary history."-- London Review of Books, "A sterling scholarly achievement by a distinguished philologist: shrewd, learned, concise and rigorous. It contributes to the study of poetry [and] literary history." -- London Review of Books, A sterling scholarly achievement by a distinguished philologist: shrewd, learned, concise and rigorous. It contributes to the study of poetry [and] literary history.

Grade fromCollege Graduate Beginner

Target AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Decimal478.1

Lc Classification NumberPa2341.A33 1990

Table of ContentPreface Abbreviations Part I. Introduction Part II. MENTVLA and Its Synonyms Part III. Designations of the Female Genitalia Part IV. CVLVS and Its Synonyms Part V. The Vocabulary Relating to Sexual Acts Part VI. Conclusion Appendix: The Vocabulary Relating to Bodily Functions