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Erotica. The Elegies of Propertius, the Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter, and the Kisses of Johannes Secundus. Literally translated, and accompanied by poetical versions from various sources. To which are added, the Love Epistles of Aristænetus. (1st Edition)
 
Step into the origins of historical sexology and classical scholarship with this rare 1854 first edition anthology. This volume serves as an invaluable primary source for researchers tracing the evolution of human sexuality, documenting how ancient and Renaissance cultures openly expressed desire, romance, and intimacy long before the formalization of modern sexual psychology. Published during the height of Victorian censorship, this courageous compilation allowed scholars to bypass social taboos by presenting the raw, uninhibited erotic elegies of Sextus Propertius and the highly provocative, sexually explicit social satires of Petronius Arbiter’s Satyricon. Paired with the deeply sensual Renaissance verse of Johannes Secundus’s The Kisses, this anthology offers an authentic, uncensored window into the erotic traditions, taboos, and fluid boundaries of the ancient world. For collectors of classical literature and the history of sexology, this beautifully preserved volume is a vital time capsule capturing the timeless, cross-cultural complexity of human passion and expression.
 
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