The Altar of Venus: The Erotic Education of an Edwardian Gentleman

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For fans of old-time erotica, here's a small collection of colored prints, probably from the 1890's/1900's, under the general title "The Wedding Journey". The daring themes and bold narratives of Edwardian erotic literature laid the groundwork for the genre’s future evolution. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. Marked by the reign of King Edward VII, this era was a time of optimism and progress, serving as a bridge between the Victorian age and the onset of the First World War. This absolute gem of post Edwardian Erotica, written anonymously in 1934, paints a picture of a culture on the brink of sexual abandon, from the dingy to the decadent of London to the frolic of Parisian bordellos.

Please note: Effective immediately, all members who include a link to a file host in their post are limited to a maximum of 5 posts per 24 hour period. The little twist at the end amuses me, and I find it interesting in the ways it plays with the balance of power, and our perception of balance of power. When he discovers the hidden talents of parlor maids and the winsome ways of country damsels, he is quick to play the lusty games they never taught him at school. Please give a donation to help me continue offering this service - any amount is appreciated and it only takes a minute.They explored the complexities of romantic relationships with a rawness and sensuality that was often absent in mainstream literature. I switched to digital around 15 years ago starting with a great little point-and-shoot from Olympus, then a Canon EOS 10D, and then on to the impressive Sony A580.

From the poem at the beginning, we see Bahloul reflecting on the ways that a husband has and does not have power over his wives. For his entertainment value, Mamoun gives Bahloul a golden robe, and that’s where the real trouble begins. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding.The tale of noblemen-turned-pirate desporting themselves on the high seas with their far from reluctant captives is guaranteed to raise more than a smile. So they hop on the couch, “until both again did flow over at the same time,” and finally Hamdonna gets the golden robe and Bahloul leaves. These essential cookies are placed as soon as you access the site because they are required for navigation. Most of our images are quite old, and as a result, some will reflect an antiquated technology from when they were initially created.