Poetica Erotica: A Collection Of Rare And Curious Amatory Verse (1921)

By Robert Smith Thomas and Thomas Robert Smith

Book Overview

Poetica Erotica: A Collection Of Rare And Curious Amatory Verse (1921) is a book of poetry edited by Thomas Robert Smith. The book is a compilation of erotic poetry from various authors, including well-known poets such as John Donne and William Shakespeare, as well as lesser-known writers. The poems explore themes of love, desire, and sexuality in a frank and explicit manner, making it a controversial and groundbreaking work for its time. The book is divided into sections based on different types of love, such as heterosexual, homosexual, and platonic love. The poems are accompanied by Smith's commentary and analysis, providing context and historical background for each piece. Overall, Poetica Erotica is a significant work in the history of erotic literature, offering a glimpse into the taboo subject matter of sexuality in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164922181
• ISBN13: 9781164922186
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"