The Sexual World of the Arabian Nights (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108442251)

From the stories of wives and their lovers to those of kings and their conquests, to the overarching story of Shahrazad and Shahryar, the tales of the Arabian Nights have offered countless audiences entertainment and enjoyment as well as serving as cautionary stories. An outstanding piece of world literature, the Arabian Nights provide a lively and interesting way of exploring aspects of sexuality, romance, gender, culture, wealth, and politics. Looking at a wide range of the tales, David Ghanim offers a rigorous exploration of their profound sexuality: looking at both the context in which they were written and organised, as well as their legacy. By including accounts of heterosexuality, homosexuality, cuckoldry, insatiable lust, promiscuity, rape, incest, bestiality, demonic sexuality, and erotica, Ghanim highlights the complexity and dynamism of medieval sexuality, the active role of women in sexual activities, and the prevailing positive outlook on sexual liaison and gender mixing.

Author: David Ghanim
ISBN-10: 1108442250
ISBN-13: 9781108442251
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/12/2018
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.36w x 0.48d