Name: Sexual Personae
ISBN: 9780679735793

Camille Paglia

Offers a unified theory of Western culture, identifying major patterns that have endured over the centuries

Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson

Sexual Personae

From ancient Egypt through the nineteenth century, Sexual Personae explores the provocative connections between art and pagan ritual; between Emily Dickinson and the Marquis de Sade; between Lord Byron and Elvis Presley. It ultimately challenges the cultural assumptions of both conservatives and traditional liberals. 47 photographs.

Sexual Personae Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson