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Sexual Personae

Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson (Yale Nota Bene S.)

byCamille Paglia

From ancient Egypt through the nineteenth century, Sexual Personae explores the provocative connections between art and pagan ritual; between Emily Dickinson and the Marquis de Sade; between Lord Byron and Elvis Presley. It ultimately challenges the cultural assumptions of both conservatives and traditional liberals. 47 photographs.

Language

English

Published on

10/09/2001

Pages

736

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780300091274

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