Das Geschlechtsleben in der Deutschen Vergangenheit

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bauer, Max, 1861-1932

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Das Geschlechtsleben in der Deutschen Vergangenheit" by Max Bauer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sexual customs and norms in German history, focusing on a variety of themes that explore the intersections of gender, sexuality, and social structure. The opening of the book sets a cultural and historical framework, discussing the Germanic society's view of women and marriage in early medieval times. It outlines the importance of the female figure, presenting her as a respected partner in the household, engaged in a communal life characterized by hard work and loyalty. The text also touches on prevailing values regarding sexuality, such as the sacredness of marital bonds and the severe consequences of infidelity, enriching the reader's understanding of the complexities and dualities of historical German sexual ethics and customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by poor poet and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-10-18