The Poisoned Embrace

The Poisoned Embrace A Brief History of Sexual Pessimism

1st American Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

A provocative investigation into the history of sexual pessimism explores the relationship between sex and death in Western theology and distinguishes such archetypes as the Virgin, the Leper, and the Noble Savage.

Book information

ISBN: 9780679427230
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Imprint: Pantheon Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st American Edition
DEWEY: 233.5
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 242
Weight: 340g
Height: 203mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 25mm