Defence of Masochism

Anita Phillips (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

176 Seiten

1999
Faber & Faber (Verlag)
978-0-571-19697-5 (ISBN)

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Who are the masochists and what is their purpose? Is it a dangerous perversion, or a harmless pastime? This book portrays a striking picture of human longing, curiosity and eroticism, drawing on a variety of literary, psychoanalytic and cultural sources, from Freud and Sacher-Masoch's "Venus in Furs" to David Lynch films and "The Story of O".

Sado-masochism has become an influence on art, fashion, literature and thought. Who are the masochists, and why are they doing it? Is is a dangerous perversion, or a harmless, playful pastime? Addressing these questions, this book presents a portrait of human longing, curiosity and eroticism, drawing on a variety of literary, psychoanalytic and cultural sources, from Freud and Sacher-Masoch's "Venus in Furs" to David Lynch films and "The Story of O".

Anita Phillips writes essays on contemporary sexuality and art, as well as literary fiction. She has worked for some years as a freelance editor, while collaborating with artists and writing her first novel. The Virtues, the Vices and All the Passions was published by Polygon in 1991. She has a doctorate from Queen Mary College, London, and lectures widely both in academic and art contexts. She co-edits a literary journal, interstice, and has published numerous articles and short stories.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	15.3.1999
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	127 x 197 mm
Gewicht	140 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sexualität / Partnerschaft
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
ISBN-10	0-571-19697-7 / 0571196977
ISBN-13	978-0-571-19697-5 / 9780571196975
Zustand	Neuware