Books And Sexuality

Sally Rooney’s ‘Conversations with Friends’ traverses the complexities of sex, marriage, and affairs

In the British context, before the 20th century, adultery was understood as both a breach of the wedding vows and as a challenge to the legal relationship.

Hannah Charnock, The Conversation
· Jun 08, 2022 · 05:30 pm
How the sensual diaries of Anais Nin stand as a distinct emblem of feminism

Although she never achieved the heights of literary success she longed for, Nin spoke to a cultural moment.

Alice Gorman, The Conversation
· Apr 29, 2022 · 05:30 pm
Marquis de Sade: Depraved monster or misunderstood genius? It’s complicated

Here are five things you should know about the wildly popular writer from the 18th century.

Alyce Mahon, The Conversation
· Oct 01, 2020 · 05:30 pm

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