ISBN:
9780191671425
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (338 p., [8] p. of plates)
,
ill., maps.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.7094109034
Keywords:
Sex customs History 19th century
;
Sexual ethics History 19th century
Abstract:
This study attempts to overturn the orthodox modern picture of prudery and puritanism during the Victorian era, and to present instead a Victorian sexual code which was intelligently embraced by wealthy and poor alike as part of a humane and progressive vision of society's future.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
DOI:
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198122470.001.0001
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198122470.001.0001
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