A Little Gay History: Desire and Diversity Across the World

A Little Gay History: Desire and Diversity Across the WorldWhen was the first chat line between men established? Who was the first "lesbian"? Were ancient Greek men who had sex with each other necessarily "gay," and what did Shakespeare think about crossdressing? A Little Gay History answers these questions and more through close readings of art objects from the British Museum's far ranging collection. Consulting ancient Egyptian papyri, the Roman Warren Cup's erotic figures, David Hockney's vivid prints, and

When was the first chat line between men established? Who was the first "lesbian"? Were ancient Greek men who had sex with each other necessarily "gay," and what did Shakespeare think about crossdressing?

A Little Gay History answers these questions and more through close readings of art objects from the British Museum's far-ranging collection. Consulting ancient Egyptian papyri, the Roman Warren Cup's erotic figures, David Hockney's vivid prints, and dozens of other artifacts, R. B. Parkinson draws attention to a diverse range of same-sex experiences and situates them within specific historical and cultural contexts. The first of its kind, A Little Gay History builds a complex and creative portrait of love's many guises.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 09/03/2013
ISBN: 9780231166638
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.40h x 6.50w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 06/10/2013
Library Journal 09/01/2013 pg. 129