Erotic literature

EROTIC LITERATURE : 

EROTIC LITERATURE

Definition of Erotic LiteratureHistory of Erotic Literature Contemporary Erotic LiteratureInternet Erotic FictionErotic Novels and Short Stories : 

Definition of Erotic LiteratureHistory of Erotic Literature Contemporary Erotic LiteratureInternet Erotic FictionErotic Novels and Short Stories

1- Definition of Erotic Literature : 

1- Definition of Erotic Literature Erotic literature is a literary genre that either takes the form of erotica written to arouse the reader, or to give instruction in sexual technique. Much classic erotic literature is of novel length, although there are also erotic short stories. Some poetry has been classed as erotic.

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On the other hand, erotic fiction is the name given to fiction that deals with sex or sexual themes, generally in a more or serious way than the fiction seen in pornographic magazines, and sometimes including elements of satire or social critisism. Such works have frequently banned by the authorities.

2- History of Erotic Literature : 

2- History of Erotic Literature  Classic erotica from the Roman Period includes the Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter (later made into a film by Fellini). A Latin work of fiction written by Gaius Petronius. The text is about the miss adventures of the narrator, Encolpius and his lover, a handsome 16 year old boy named Giton.

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 From the mediaval period we have the Decameron (1353) by Giovanni Bocaccio (made into a film Passolini). A collection of use novellas including, tales of lechery. A frame narrative. Deca–meron (10 days in Greek)

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 The rise of novel in 18th Century England provided a new medium for erotica. One of the most famous in this new genre was Fanny Hill by John Cleland. It is considered the 1st modern erotic novel in English and has become a symbol for the battle of censorship of erotica. A poor country girl of 15. Innovative novel.

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 In the late 18th century the theme of sado-masochism was explored by Marquise de Sade in such works as Justine, or the misfortunes of Virtue. His work was very influential on later erotica and he (together with the later Sado-Masoch) lent his name to the sexual acts which he describes in his fiction. Sadomasochism refers to sexual or non-sexual gratification in the infliction of pain or humiliation upon or by other persion.

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 In Victorian Period the quality of erotic fiction was much below the previous century. It was written by “hacks” (low quality writers).  Towards the end of centur, a more cultured from of erotica began to appear by such poets as Algernon Charles Swinburne who pursued the themes of paganism, lesbianism and sado-masochism in such works as Lesbia Brandon.

3- Contemporary Erotic Fiction : 

3- Contemporary Erotic Fiction Romantic novels are sometimes presented as erotica. Romance in recent years has begun to exhibit description of sex. Also, we come across sex manuals such as the Kama Sutra. From around the late 1970s many sex manuals have been published and openly sold in the western world.

4- Internet Erotic Fiction : 

4- Internet Erotic Fiction To overcome the difficulties of older forms of representing scenes of sexual nature. Online bookstores contain many book about erotica. A chance to become authors by writing anonimously. Such authors use colourful pseudonyms.

5- Some Examples of Erotic Literature : 

5- Some Examples of Erotic Literature

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