Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns

Discover the intricate relationship between sex and history in "Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns" by Valerie Traub. Published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2016, this thought-provoking paperback delves deep into the understanding of early modern sexuality, exploring essential questions: What do we truly know about early modern sex? How do we obtain this knowledge, and why is the historical context of sex so crucial? Spanning 480 pages, Traub challenges traditional perspectives, inviting historians, literary critics, feminists, and queer theorists to rethink how they engage with sexuality and its rich history. Join Traub on a captivating journey that redefines our understanding of sexual norms in early modern society.