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English erotica has some characteristics of its own, the most notable is that they are believed to be fond of [[spanking]] and [[flagellation]]. The French even called it ''[[Le vice anglais]]''. [[Theresa Berkeley]] ran a brothel specializing in these services. | English erotica has some characteristics of its own, the most notable is that they are believed to be fond of [[spanking]] and [[flagellation]]. The French even called it ''[[Le vice anglais]]''. [[Theresa Berkeley]] ran a brothel specializing in these services. | ||
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+ | '''Sheela na Gigs''' (or '''Sheela-na-Gigs''') are figurative [[carving]]s of [[naked women]] displaying an exaggerated [[vulva]]. They are found on [[churches]], [[castles]] and other buildings, particularly in [[Ireland]] and [[Great Britain|Britain]], sometimes together with male figures. One of the best examples may be found in the [[Irish round tower|Round Tower]] at Rattoo, in County Kerry, Ireland. A replica is located in the County Museum in Tralee town. Another well-known example can be seen at [[Kilpeck]] in [[Herefordshire]], England. | ||
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Along with Paris, London in the second half of the 19th century was one of the first modern, urbanized societies with a literate population. Literacy is one of the prerequisites for the spreading of printed erotica and pornography. Henry Spencer Ashbee's bibliography has proven to be invaluable in documenting this period of erotic fiction.
The quintessential English erotic novel is Fanny Hill, but even Richardson's Pamela and Clarissa provided voyeuristic satisfaction to a new English audience. The development and rise of the novel as new genre, parallels the development of the erotic novel.
Even in the 17th century, when France had the reputation for erotica, and some English erotica consisted of French translations (the famous "whore dialogues") there were local authors of bawdy erotica like John Wilmot.
A special mention must go to the authors of Grub Street.
English erotica has some characteristics of its own, the most notable is that they are believed to be fond of spanking and flagellation. The French even called it Le vice anglais. Theresa Berkeley ran a brothel specializing in these services.
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Middle Ages
Sheela na Gigs
Sheela na Gigs (or Sheela-na-Gigs) are figurative carvings of naked women displaying an exaggerated vulva. They are found on churches, castles and other buildings, particularly in Ireland and Britain, sometimes together with male figures. One of the best examples may be found in the Round Tower at Rattoo, in County Kerry, Ireland. A replica is located in the County Museum in Tralee town. Another well-known example can be seen at Kilpeck in Herefordshire, England.
The Canterbury Tales
17th century
18th century
Visual arts
Literature
- Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded
- Fanny Hill
- Merryland and other somatopia
- The Fifteen Plagues of a Maiden-Head (1707)
- Harris's List of Covent-Garden Ladies (1786(?)-93)
- Nocturnal Revels
19th century
William Etty (10 March,1787 – 13 November, 1849) was an English painter, best known for his paintings of nudes, such as Sleeping Nymph and Satyrs (1828).
20th century
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