Largier, Niklaus
In Praise of the Whip A Cultural History of Arousal (Translated from German): A Cultural History of Arousal
- ISBN 13:
- 9781890951658
- author:
- Largier, Niklaus
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Zone Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 550
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In Praise of the Whip: A Cultural History of Arousal is a fascinating exploration of the role of the whip in European culture, from its origins in medieval religious devotion to its modern-day associations with pornography. Niklaus Largier delves into the emotional and sensual, religious and erotic significance of the whip, examining its impact on art, literature, and medicine. Through a wide range of texts and images, Largier reveals how the whip has been used to stimulate both devotional and sexual practices, and how its use has been subject to criticism and censorship over the centuries. He explores how the Reformation and Counter-Reformation shaped the cultural attitudes towards flagellation, and how modern bourgeois society has grappled with the legacy of this practice. This book offers a unique perspective on the complex and often contradictory history of the whip, shedding light on the ways in which it has been used to explore and express human emotions and desires.
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