Sexual Personae

From ancient Egypt through the nineteenth century, Sexual Personae explores the provocative connections between art and pagan ritual; between Emily Dickinson and the Marquis de Sade; between Lord Byron and Elvis Presley. It ultimately challenges the cultural assumptions of both conservatives and traditional liberals. 47 photographs.

Camille·Paglia，1947年4月2日生， 美国文化评论家、作家和教师。她的书《性面具，艺术与颓废：从Nefertiti到Emily·Dickinson》写成于八十年代初，等了整整十年，没有一家出版商敢冒险出版，一九九○年由耶鲁大学出版社推出后立即好评如潮，成为畅销书。1984年以来，她在费城艺术大学任教授。