John Addington Symonds

A Problem in Greek Ethics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 116
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 172g
• ISBN-13: 9781016474047
• ISBN-10: 1016474040
• Artikelnr.: 66812361

Autorenporträt

John Addington Symonds (1840-1893) was a distinguished British writer, poet, and critic, notable for his cultural and literary scholarship as well as his work on sexual psychology. Born in Bristol, England, Symonds became an early advocate for homosexual rights and is renowned for his progressive views during a time when such topics were taboo. He was educated at Harrow and Balliol College, Oxford, where he exhibited a profound aptitude for classics and won several academic prizes. Despite bouts of ill health, Symonds produced an expansive collection of works, encompassing history, biography, and literary criticism. One of Symonds' significant contributions to literature is 'A Problem in Greek Ethics' (1883), a pioneering work in gay studies that analyzed the acceptance of homosexuality in ancient Greek culture. This essay, though initially circulated privately due to the sensitive nature of its content, reflects Symonds' erudition and his desire to challenge societal norms. Symonds' literary style combines historical rigor with a passionate advocacy for aestheticism and personal liberation; his writings often articulate the struggle for self-expression against the constraints of Victorian mores. Through his works, Symonds has left an enduring legacy, providing a nuanced understanding of the complexities of human sexuality and cultural mores of his Era.