The Garden of Priapus: Sexuality and Aggression in Roman Humor

The Garden of Priapus: Sexuality and Aggression in Roman Humor

by Amy Richlin (Author)

Synopsis

Using literary and feminist methodology, this study argues that an attitude of sexual aggressiveness in defence served as a model for Roman satire. The author suggests that aggressive sexual humour reinforced Roman aggressive behaviour on both the individual and societal levels.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 354
Edition: Revised
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 15 Oct 1992

ISBN 10: 9780195068
ISBN 13: 9780195068733