Sexual Personae : Art and Decadence From Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson – Camille Paglia

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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.

Hardcover. Mint. Internally pages free from inscriptions/ink. Pages fresh white and crisp. Binding tight. Dust wrapper mint apart from a slight tear bottom left, this doesn’t deter from this valuable book. In a protective cellophane cover for extra protection. Beautiful and acceptable. Price competitive book usually goes for between $190-120. This copy is not a first edition, a great “fill in” Could incur extra charges for its weight, very heavy 718 pages.

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SKU: 9780300043969 Category: Title: Sexual Personae : Art and Decadence From Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson
Author: Camille Paglia
Publisher: Yale University Press
Year: 1990
ISBN10: 0300043961
ISBN13: 9780300043969
Condition: Very Good
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 1749

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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.

Hardcover. Mint. Internally pages free from inscriptions/ink. Pages fresh white and crisp. Binding tight. Dust wrapper mint apart from a slight tear bottom left, this doesn’t deter from this valuable book. In a protective cellophane cover for extra protection. Beautiful and acceptable. Price competitive book usually goes for between $190-120. This copy is not a first edition, a great “fill in” Could incur extra charges for its weight, very heavy 718 pages.

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Weight 1.21 kg
Dimensions 24 × 6.5 × 5.1 cm

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