Gender Studies, General & Miscellaneous Literary Criticism, French Literature
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Overview
Louise J. Kaplan challenges the traditional view that perversion represents deviant sexual behavior in this "fascinating and ambitious new study".--The New York Times Book Review. "This masterful study breaks new ground in our understanding of sexuality, gender roles and the way modern society trivializes erotic expression".--Publishers Weekly."...a distinguished lecturer, author, and psychoanalyst, Kaplan uses Flaubert's Emma Bovary as the archetype that offers historical pespective to the case histories that she examines...acclaimed by professionals & general readers.
Editorials
Publishers Weekly -
Kaplan, citing the behavior of Flaubert's Madame Bovary and such literary figures as George Sand and Edith Wharton, demonstrates her belief that female perversions are gender-identity disorders that parody feminine ideals. ``This masterful study breaks new ground in our understanding of sexuality, gender roles and the way modern society trivializes erotic expression,'' said PW. (Jan.)Book Details
Published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
New York : Anchor Books/Doubleday, 1992.
Pages
592
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780385262347