A surprising history of sex between men
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Exploring Evidence and Cultural Representations of Same-Sex Relationships in 17th Century Europe
This chapter uncovers diverse evidence on the history of same-sex relationships among men in 17th century Europe, drawing from court records, literary works, and memoirs. It showcases the influence of Italian writings, the rise of memoirs in Northern Europe, and how renowned writers like Marlow and Rochester treated the topic within the classical literary tradition.
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