Pornographic Sensibilities: Imagining Sex and the Visceral in Premodern and Early Modern Spanish Cultural Production

Pornographic Sensibilities brings together Medieval/Early Modern Hispanic Studies and Porn Studies to explore gendered and sexualized bodies in medieval and early modern textual production. It challenges critical assumptions of the present by using Porn Studies' interpretive tools to historicize pre- and early-modern culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Pornographic Sensibilities is a groundbreaking collection that brings together two traditionally separate fields, Medieval/Early Modern Hispanic Studies, and Porn Studies, to explore innovative approaches to the study of gendered and sexualized bodies in medieval and early modern textual production. This collection challenges the boundaries between these fields by embracing the interpretative tools of Porn Studies, while also posing a critical provocation. By examining how contemporary modes of reading the past can shed light on both the contours of the past and the critical assumptions of the present, Pornographic Sensibilities encourages a rigorous historicization of pre- and early-modern culture while also engaging playfully with presentism. This approach fundamentally challenges long-held critical orthodoxies among scholars of pre-Enlightenment periods, who have often framed pornography as an anachronism when applied to their work.

The collection offers a rich array of essays that explore various aspects of gendered and sexualized bodies in medieval and early modern textual production. These essays employ a range of interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on fields such as literature, history, cultural studies, and gender studies. They analyze a wide range of textual sources, including literary works, historical documents, and visual representations, to shed light on the complex ways in which gender and sexuality were constructed and represented in these periods.

One of the key contributions of Pornographic Sensibilities is its recognition of the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the study of pornography. The collection brings together scholars from diverse backgrounds and fields, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives. This collaboration not only enhances our understanding of pornography but also challenges the boundaries between different disciplines and encourages us to think critically about the ways in which our knowledge is constructed.

Another important aspect of the collection is its critical engagement with presentism. Pornographic Sensibilities considers presentism as a critical tool to undress the hidden assumptions of both the past and the present. By examining how contemporary modes of reading the past can illuminate the contours of the past and the critical assumptions of the present, the collection encourages us to think critically about the ways in which our understanding of history and culture is shaped by our contemporary perspectives.

The collection also challenges long-held critical orthodoxies about pornography and its historical significance. Many scholars have traditionally framed pornography as an anachronism, viewing it as a product of modern culture that does not have relevance to the study of pre-Enlightenment periods. Pornographic Sensibilities, however, argues that pornography has a rich historical and cultural significance that deserves to be explored. The collection offers a range of essays that explore the historical and cultural contexts of pornography, including its emergence in different societies and its impact on society.

In conclusion, Pornographic Sensibilities is a groundbreaking collection that brings together two traditionally separate fields, Medieval/Early Modern Hispanic Studies, and Porn Studies, to explore innovative approaches to the study of gendered and sexualized bodies in medieval and early modern textual production. This collection challenges the boundaries between these fields by embracing the interpretative tools of Porn Studies, while also posing a critical provocation. By examining how contemporary modes of reading the past can shed light on both the contours of the past and the critical assumptions of the present, Pornographic Sensibilities encourages a rigorous historicization of pre- and early-modern culture while also engaging playfully with presentism. This approach fundamentally challenges long-held critical orthodoxies among scholars of pre-Enlightenment periods, who have often framed pornography as an anachronism when applied to their work. The collection offers a rich array of essays that explore various aspects of gendered and sexualized bodies in medieval and early modern textual production, employing a range of interdisciplinary approaches and critical engagements with presentism. This collection is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the study of gender, sexuality, and history, and will undoubtedly inspire further research and discussion in these fields.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367503536