Tis Nature's Fault

Explore the intriguing world of sexual customs in 18th-century Europe with Robert Purks Maccubbin's insightful collection, 'Tis Nature's Fault. Published by Cambridge University Press in 1988, this thought-provoking volume spans 270 pages and delves into the sexual phenomena that existed outside the legal and socially accepted norms of the time. Maccubbin addresses topics such as unwed heterosexual domesticity, masturbation, prostitution, libertinism, homosexuality, and pornography, offering a comprehensive examination of the moral conditions and intellectual history surrounding these subjects. Ideal for those interested in gender studies, political science, and the history of ideas, this book provides a unique perspective on the complexities of human sexuality and the societal frameworks of the 18th century. Discover the challenges and nuances of sexual expression in a time of strict societal boundaries with 'Tis Nature's Fault.