Medieval literature is known for its intense depictions of romance, chivalry, and courtly love.
Less attention has been given to the role of erotic literature in this era. Medieval erotica was...
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: A look at erotic themes in medieval literature: exploring the romance of the rose and roman de la rose
In medieval Europe, courtly love was a way for knights to express their affection towards noblewomen who were often unattainable due to class differences. This practice was based on the idea that...
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: Sexual desire shaped the codes of medieval courtly love poetry and letters
The purpose of this article is to explore how erotic literature functions as a mode of historical documentation. Erotic literature can be defined as any written work that focuses primarily on sexual...
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: Exploring the function of erotic literature as historical documentation
