Sexual Personae
Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson
by Camille Paglia
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Recommended by 3 notable people, including Geoffrey Miller and Michael Pollan
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Recommended by 4 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Philosophy, and Art.
From ancient Egypt thru the 19th century, Sexual Personae explores the provocative connections between art & pagan ritual; between Emily Dickinson & the Marquis de Sade; between Lord Byron & Elvis Presley. It ultimately challenges the cultural assumptions of both conservatives & traditional liberals. 47 photographs....
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Recommended by 4 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Philosophy, and Art.
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