Sexual Culture of the French Renaissance

Delve into the intricate world of the Renaissance with "Sexual Culture of the French Renaissance" by Katherine Crawford. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2010, this compelling book spans 312 pages and offers an insightful exploration of how Italian influences reshaped French perspectives on masculinity, sexual agency, and procreation during this transformative period.

Crawford meticulously examines the role of humanists, poets, and political figures in adapting and evolving sexual ideas to meet the unique cultural demands of France. By analyzing Renaissance textual practices and emerging forms of knowledge, she sheds light on the profound changes in sexual culture that defined an era. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of sex, culture, and history in the French Renaissance.