Kiss My Relics

Discover the intriguing exploration of sensuality and its implications in David Rollo's "Kiss My Relics," published by The University of Chicago Press in 2011. This thought-provoking work spans 240 pages, delving into the perspectives of conservative thinkers from the early Middle Ages who viewed sensual gratification as a demonic trap that undermines humanity's higher faculties. Rollo meticulously examines two seminal texts—Alain de Lille's "De planctu Naturae" and the collaborative work of Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun, "Roman de la Rose." Through a critical lens, "Kiss My Relics" addresses themes of homosexuality and intersexuality in literature, as well as the representation of paraphilias, making it an essential read for those interested in medieval and modern Latin literature. Engage with Rollo's insightful analysis and uncover the complex interplay of desire and morality in literary history.