Nicola McDonald (Editor)
Medieval Obscenities
- ISBN 13:
- 9781903153505
- author:
- Nicola McDonald (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- York Medieval Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 218
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.2 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Social Issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Medieval Obscenities explores the complex and contentious role of the obscene in medieval culture from late antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages in western Europe. This multidisciplinary approach examines topics such as Norse defecation taboos, Anglo-Saxon sexual idiom, sheela-na-gigs, and impotence in church courts, shedding light on the vitality and centrality of medieval obscenity. The essays in this collection demonstrate that medieval obscenity is not just a relic of a bygone era, but rather a vital component of our understanding of the Middle Ages. By examining the definition, consumption, and regulation of obscenity in various media, including art, literature, and law, the authors stimulate debate and formulate questions about the very meaning of art and culture. Through its diverse range of topics and contributors, Medieval Obscenities offers a fresh perspective on medieval culture and challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about the past.
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