
audiobook
by Docteur Jaf
Biblioteca dei Capolavori Scientifici
PREFAZIONE
I. La corruzione nell'antichità
II. Il Vizio all'era cristiana
III. Pratiche Viziose Contro Natura
IV. Vizii contro Natura Femminili
V. Palpeggiamenti Osceni
VI. Vizii Contro Natura Maschili
VII. Vizii di bassa lega
VIII. Turpitudini dei vecchi
A sweeping survey of sexual transgression, this work traces the earliest recorded rites of ancient Mesopotamia through the secretive practices of Egyptian mystery cults, the licentious festivals of classical Greece and Rome, and the tangled web of medieval and early‑modern vice. Drawing on legal codes, literary excerpts, and vivid eyewitness accounts, it paints a picture of how love, desire, and power intersected with religion, politics and art across continents. The author’s meticulous chronology highlights both the continuity of certain behaviors and the surprising ways cultures reinvented taboo.
Listening to the narration feels like stepping into a hidden archive, where each chapter unfolds a new episode of intrigue—whether it is the scandalous salons of 17th‑century France or the clandestine networks of 19th‑century metropolitan Europe. The tone stays scholarly yet accessible, inviting the audience to contemplate how societies define “deviance” and what that reveals about their broader values. Curious listeners will find a rich, thought‑provoking tapestry that connects past obsessions with the complexities of modern attitudes toward sexuality.
Language
it
Duration
~4 hours (236K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-10-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Known by the pen name Docteur Jaf, this French author wrote popular early-20th-century books about marriage, love, sexuality, and social behavior. His works sit at the crossroads of medical advice, sexology, and moral commentary, which helps explain why they still draw curiosity today.
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