A Little Gay History Desire and Diversity Across the World

When 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.

ISBN:	9780231166638
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Imprint:	Columbia University Press
Published date:	03 Sep 2013
Language:	English
Number of pages:	128
Weight:	340g
Height:	191mm
Width:	159mm
Spine width:	15mm

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