| 1. |  | Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson
from Yale University Press
Price: $60.00
Customer Review:
Camille's ideas are very original. The book combines philosphy, psichology, mithology, art, literature and antrophology to understand the basis of our society, specially the diferences between genders. The first two chapters are spectacular. After that, the book becomes too specific, but still worth... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 2. | ![]() | Erotic Edge: 2Erotica for Couples
from Dutton Adult
Customer Review:
These stories as a collection, whilst well written, are quite long and not what you would call light quick reading. As a shared reading experience with my partner it was quite cumbersome. | 3.5 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | The Sexual Life of Catherine M.
Customer Review:
I thought this was an interesting read, though it gets a little dry and to be honest I read it in parts. The narrative structure is loose and that makes it a little bit difficult to read, as she just tends to skip around and some of the wording is hard to wade through, but I think that has a lot to... more info | 2.5 / 5.0
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| 4. | ![]() | Epistemology of the Closet
from University of California Press
Customer Review:
Sedgwick, Eva Kosofsky. "Epistemology of the Closet", University of California Press, 2008. (2nd edition).
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Eva Kosofsky Sedgwick is one of the pioneering voices in the field of gay studies and queer theory. Her book, "Epistemology of the... more info | 3.0 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | The Naked Civil Servant (Penguin Classics)
from Penguin Classics
Price: $10.20
Customer Review:
"When the telegram announcing my father's death arrived, I felt nothing except irritation at the thought of having to go home, attend the funeral, and come back."
Quentin Crisp is not a likeable human being. About one quarter way into this book, I was tempted to throw it aside for good. But... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Passionate Hearts: The Poetry of Sexual Love
from New World Library
Customer Review:
This was a wonderful buy. I have owned this poetry book for quite a while now, and still find myself unable to keep it upon the shelf. These poems & poets provoke emotion and thought quite well. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | Erotic Spirit
from Shambhala
Customer Review:
I was in the bookstore yesterday and saw this book reprinted with new cover---a sign that it's been doing great in the market! that says a lot about it's content. I got this book over two years ago; from time to time I took it out from the shelf and it always entertains and brings great romantic... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | The Double Flame: Love and Eroticism
from Harcourt
Customer Review:
Fundamental, authoritative, thoughtful and insightful, with a truly scholarly study of the history and literature of Love and Eroticism (attraction, desire). rendered delightfully accessible by a master writer, poet, and student of Love. Octavio Paz's work continues to prove his genius and... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | Skin: Talking About Sex, Class And Literature
from Firebrand Books
Customer Review:
I read skin for a sociology class focusing on women's issues and this one is quality.
Allison really makes you think about how race, sex, and class relate and are interwoven together. If you're looking for a book to help you on your journey toward empowerment take a look. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | The Joy of Writing Sex: A Guide for Fiction Writers
from Story Pr
Customer Review:
The book arrive in excellent condition, like new. I have started reading it, and it is very entertaining and informative so far. Hopefully will help me in my own writing. The author, Elizabeth Benedict, collects writing samples of authors writing about sex, and talking about the topic in interviews... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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