Sexuality and the Body in Russian Culture

"This fascinating volume provides a whole range of new insights on linguistic, social, literary, and cultural matters."--Modern Language Review

About the author

Jane T. Costlow is Associate Professor of Russian at Bates College. Stephanie Sandler is Professor of Russian and of Women's and Gender Studies at Amherst College. Judith Vowles is an independent scholar.

Summary

Twelve groundbreaking essays show the varied and complex ways in which ideas about sexuality, gender, and the body have shaped and been influenced by Russian literature, history, art, and philosophy from the medieval period to the present day.

Product details

• Assisted by: Costlow (Editor), Jane T Costlow (Editor), Jane T. Costlow (Editor), Sandler (Editor), Stephanie Sandler (Editor), Vowles (Editor), Judith Vowles (Editor)
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.1998
• EAN: 9780804731553
• ISBN: 978-0-8047-3155-3
• No. of pages: 372
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 214 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 435 g
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies