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Games Of Venus (New Ancient World)
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Recent Attacks On Contemporary Art Have Portrayed The Erotic Content Of Works By Robert Mapplethorpe And Others As If It Were A Deviation From The Western Artistic Tradition. On The Contrary, There Is A Rich Tradition Of Eroticism In The Arts Beginning With The Erotic Verse Of Ancient Greek And Roman Poets.Games Of Venus, The First Comprehensive Anthology In English Of Ancient Greek And Roman Erotic Verse, Revives This Tradition For The Modern Reader.Games Of Venus Presents The Whole Spectrum Of Erotic Poetry From Sappho To Ovid In Translations Which Evoke The Full Range Of Styles And Tones Present In The Original Greek And Latin.Brief Biographical Sketches Accompany The Work Of Each Poet As Do Notes Referring To The Myths, Geography, Historical Events, Personages, And Sexual And Social Customs Mentioned In The Verse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Games of Venus'? A: 'Games of Venus' explores the rich tradition of erotic poetry from ancient Greek and Roman poets, emphasizing the significance of eroticism in the arts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Games of Venus'? A: The book is authored by Peter Bing.
- Q: When was 'Games of Venus' published? A: 'Games of Venus' was published on November 20, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Games of Venus' contain? A: 'Games of Venus' contains a total of 279 pages.
- Q: What kind of content can readers expect in the poetry anthology? A: Readers can expect a comprehensive collection of erotic poetry, including works from notable poets such as Sappho and Ovid, along with translations that convey various styles and tones.
- Q: Are there any biographical sketches included in the book? A: Yes, 'Games of Venus' includes brief biographical sketches of each poet featured in the anthology.
- Q: Does the book provide context for the poems? A: Yes, it includes notes that reference myths, geography, historical events, personages, and social customs mentioned in the poetry.
- Q: Is 'Games of Venus' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Games of Venus' is suitable for academic study as it provides historical context and scholarly insights into ancient erotic poetry.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Games of Venus'? A: 'Games of Venus' targets readers interested in LGBTQ+ literature, classical poetry, and the historical context of eroticism in the arts.