The Puritan Conscience and Modern Sexuality
| Author | : Edmund Leites |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1995-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300065493 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300065497 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (497 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Puritan Conscience and Modern Sexuality by : Edmund Leites
Download or read book The Puritan Conscience and Modern Sexuality written by Edmund Leites and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the sexual attitudes of 17th- and 18th-century England. This work discusses how they have affected beliefs on a variety of issues. Drawing upon the insights of psychoanalysis, it shows that the Puritans called for a lifelong integration of sensuality, purity and constancy within marriage.
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