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Overview"When was the first chat line between men established? Who was the first ""lesbian""? Were ancient Greek men who had sex with each other necessarily ""gay,"" and what did Shakespeare think about crossdressing? A Little Gay History answers these questions and more through close readings of art objects from the British Museum's far-ranging collection. Consulting ancient Egyptian papyri, the Roman Warren Cup's erotic figures, David Hockney's vivid prints, and dozens of other artifacts, R. B. Parkinson draws attention to a diverse range of same-sex experiences and situates them within specific historical and cultural contexts. The first of its kind, A Little Gay History builds a complex and creative portrait of love's many guises." Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. Parkinson (Professor of Egyptology, University of Oxford)Publisher: Columbia University Press Imprint: Columbia University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.10cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780231166638ISBN 10: 023116663 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 03 September 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: English Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: 'A Great Unrecorded History' Glimpses of a History Epilogue: (Re-)Writing Histories Further Resources Suggested General Reading Sources for Quotations Image CreditsReviewsMoving and fascinating. -- Simon Russell Beale The Sunday Times 6/16/13 Illuminating... Parkinson's book reminds us there is nothing new about homosexuality. The Times (London) [The book] draws on 40 objects, ranging from ancient Egyptian papyri to images by modern artists, including David Hockney. The Bookseller 5/13/13 Parkinson successfully shows that same-sex love and desire are an integral part of human history. Publishers Weekly 6/10/13 [ A Little Gay History] scans the Museum's collections for objects that show the complexity of desire in world cultures. From Indian gods to Emperor Hadrian, it proves that, if you swear by ancient tradition in matters of love and sex, you'll end up in the queerest spots. The Independent [The book] explores artistic portrayals of what it means to be gay and the difficulties in finding records of same-sex desire. BBC News Moving and fascinating. -- Simon Russell Beale The Sunday Times 6/16/13 Illuminating... Parkinson's book reminds us there is nothing new about homosexuality. The Times (London) [The book] draws on 40 objects, ranging from ancient Egyptian papyri to images by modern artists, including David Hockney. The Bookseller 5/13/13 Parkinson successfully shows that same-sex love and desire are an integral part of human history. Publishers Weekly 6/10/13 Author InformationR. B. Parkinson, a curator of ancient Egyptian culture at the British Museum, is internationally recognized as a specialist in ancient Egyptian poetry. His other publications include Voices from Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Middle Kingdom Writings; The Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems, 1940-1640 B.C.; and Poetry and Culture in Middle Kingdom Egypt: A Dark Side to Perfection. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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