The Erotic Motive in Literature

The Erotic Motive in Literature is a non-fiction book written by Albert Mordell. Published in 1919, the book explores the themes of sexuality and sensuality in literature throughout history. Mordell analyzes the works of famous writers such as Shakespeare, Goethe, Balzac, and Dostoevsky, among others, to examine how they used eroticism to convey their messages and themes. The book discusses the various forms of eroticism, including physical, emotional, and intellectual, and how they are used in literature. Mordell also explores the societal and cultural attitudes towards eroticism in literature, and how these attitudes have changed over time. The book is considered a classic in the field of literary criticism and has been influential in shaping the study of sexuality in literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.