Boundaries of Eros - Sex Crime and Sexuality in Renaissance Venice

Using the records of several Venetian courts that dealt with sex crimes, the author traces the evolution of both licit and illicit sexuality during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. By studying illicit sexuality, Professor Ruggiero anllows the reader to understand more fully the institutions, languages, social life, and values not only of this shadow-culture, but also of Venetian society and, ultimately the Renaissance itself.

Summary

Utilizing the records of Venetian courts that dealt with sex crimes, Ruggiero traces the evolution of both licit and illicit sexuality during the 14th and 15th centuries, and argues that the records reveal not only the nature of sexual behaviour, but also what society established as the norm.

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'This is an important and fascinating study that provides a new perspective on Renaissance culture and society. Highly recommended.' Library Journal

Product details

• Authors: Guido Ruggiero
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.01.1989
• EAN: 9780195056969
• ISBN: 978-0-19-505696-9
• No. of pages: 234
• Series: Studies in the History of Sexuality; Studies in the History of Sexu; Studies in the History of Sexuality
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous