“Poetry, which has always been the most eloquent medium for love expression, was first to reflect the heightened sensuality of English letters. At the be-ginning, the tendency was still largely toward daintiness instead of passion. The phrases were flowery, rather than carnal, but then the double-entendre made its appearance, soon to be followed by bald erotic
statement.”
Written at a time when sexual censorship was very much in place, Ginzberg examines examples of English erotic literature and their context, with a bibliography of 100 titles.
New York: The Helmsman Press, 1958. Collector’s edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 128 pages. Near fine copy. Slipcase not present.
