Description
This excerpt is from a book about the Italian Renaissance and its most outspoken erotic text, "La Cazzaria." The book is remarkable for its frank discussions of sexuality and explicit homoeroticism, which is in stark contrast to other writings of the period. The text also has a sophisticated treatment of sexual and political power.
La Cazzaria is the most outspoken erotic text of the Italian Renaissance-a ribald dialogue about politics, sex, and desire. The book is remarkable for its frank discussions of sexuality and explicit homoeroticism-especially when compared to other writings of the period-and for its sophisticated treatment of sexual and political power.