Bestiality and Gluttony in Theory and Practice in the Comedies of Giovan Battista Della Porta

Giovan Battista Della Porta (1535-1615), Neapolitan nobleman, scholar/scientist, and writer famed for books on natural magic and physiognomy, expressed quite explicit views on bestiality—that is, on human beings having sex with animals. Della Porta populated his plays with characters who allude to t...

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Main Author: Kodera, Sergius 1963- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Iter Press [2015]
In: Renaissance and reformation
Year: 2015, Volume: 38, Issue: 4, Pages: 89-120
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
KBJ Italy
NBE Anthropology
NCF Sexual ethics
TJ Modern history
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)