| Author |
Mirabeau, Honoré-Gabriel de Riqueti, comte de, 1749-1791 |
| Translator |
Hansmann, Paul, 1882-1936 |
| Title |
Erotika Biblion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Erotika Biblion" by Honoré Gabriel Riquetti Graf von Mirabeau is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. The book delves into themes of sexuality, morality, and the historical context of societal norms surrounding sexual behavior. It likely explores the intersections of natural instincts and societal constraints, addressing how these have influenced human relationships and the understanding of eroticism. The opening of "Erotika Biblion" presents a framed discussion on historical manuscripts excavated from Herculaneum, hinting at the complexity of uncovering truths buried beneath layers of time and interpretation. Throughout this portion, the author references a mozarabic manuscript that discusses sexual morality and human nature, initially focusing on an individual named Jeremias Shackerley and his otherworldly observations on the inhabitants of Saturn's ring. This set-up introduces a larger discourse on the moral implications of human desires, the origins of various behaviors, and how deeply rooted cultural narratives shape individual actions and thoughts on sexuality. The tone blends curiosity with critique, setting the stage for a deeper examination of eroticism and its philosophical underpinnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Erotic literature -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Paraphilias -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Sex customs -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43438 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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