Publisher's Synopsis
Annual of Sexual Intermediaries, Volume VIII Part 1 (of 2). Exploring the many facets of identity, law, literature, and history, this groundbreaking collection of essays delves deep into the complexities of human sexuality, gender, and society.
Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a pioneering researcher in sexology, investigates the nature of love and its connection to bisexuality, offering a scientific and philosophical contribution to the subject. Elisabeth Dauthendey's discourse on the Urnish question and women sheds light on gender dynamics within nontraditional sexual identities. Meanwhile, Benedict Friedlaender critically examines recent legal proposals to amend § 175, the controversial law criminalizing homosexuality in Germany.
From the poetic depths of Dante's Divine Comedy, where Undine, Baroness von Verschuer analyzes how homosexual figures are represented, to L. S. A. M. von Römer's historical survey of Uranism in the Netherlands, which vividly details the harsh persecution of same-sex relationships in the 18th century-this collection presents invaluable insights into the historical, literary, and political forces shaping sexual identity.
Deeply researched and passionately argued, this volume stands as a testament to the intellectual rigor and activism of early sexual rights movements. A must-read for historians, scholars, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern discussions on sexuality and identity.
