Contributions

  • Smith, Kate - Contributor
  • Carocci, Max - Contributor

Publication

2013 - Columbia University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

32,000 words, Guess

Page Count

128 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC306.766/09
  • LCCHQ76.25 .P376 2013

Description

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.

Description

When was the first chat-up line between men recorded? 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.--From publisher description.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • A Little Gay History: Desire and Diversity Across the WorldPaperbackColumbia University Press2013-01-01

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