the male gaze desires to see a woman’s face
The male gaze, widely condemned and widely misunderstood, seeks a woman’s face in the personal, human uniqueness of her beauty. … Read the post the male gaze desires to see a woman’s face
fabliaux
don't believe your wife if she tells you you're dead
The wife of a peasant from Bailleul told him he was dead. He believed her. As a result, he was cuckolded before his very own, living, seeing eyes. … Read the post don't believe your wife if she tells you you're dead
nude, bathing maidens: classical Arabic poetry and fabliau
The classical Arabic story of al-Farazdaq and the medieval fabliau Le Chevalier Qui Fesoit Les Cons Parler intricately address nude, bathing maidens. … Read the post nude, bathing maidens: classical Arabic poetry and fabliau
widow of Ephesus story in three retellings
Combining sex, crime, and outrage, retellings of the widow of Ephesus story have long been at the sweet spot of communicative attention. … Read the post widow of Ephesus story in three retellings
Richeut: 12th-century tale of paternity fraud & child support
Richeut provides medieval estates satire addressing paternity establishment, paternity fraud, and child support. This satire remains relevant today. … Read the post Richeut: 12th-century tale of paternity fraud & child support