This timely volume ventures into the subject of sadomasochism in varied aspects of medieval life. Saint's Lives and mystical treatises provide evidence of failed sadism and empowering masochism. Literary culture in the form of epics and courtly tales preserve stories of eroticised power. These exciting chapters join together to form a picture of medieval culture that is kinky in its practice and deeply psychological at its core.
| ISBN: | 9781526153333 |
| Publication date: | 12th July 2022 |
| Author: | Christopher Vaccaro |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 400 pages |
| Series: | Manchester Medieval Literature and Culture |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Sex and sexuality, social aspects Sociology: family and relationships European history: medieval period, middle ages |