02368cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000330011224500690014526400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050801250043152012910055653400450184765300270189265300270191965300360194685600430198299900170202558522UtSlPG20260610134340.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aN1 aVloten Elderinck, D. Ph. van10aSexueele Zeden in Woord en Beeld: De Humor in het Geslachtsleven 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2018-12-22 aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg a"Sexueele Zeden in Woord en Beeld: De Humor in het Geslachtsleven" by D. Ph. van Vloten Elderinck is a humorous exploration of sexual customs and relationships written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the often comedic aspects of human sexuality, discussing the contrast between romantic ideals and the more farcical realities of love and attraction. The text employs a blend of satire, analysis, and humor to challenge perceptions about romantic love and its expression. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of erotic humor, asserting that love is not only a subject of exalted poetry but also a fertile ground for humor and satire. The opening explores the complexities of human relationships, likening the process of courtship to a comically strategic battle where both parties wear masks. The author emphasizes the disconnect between the lofty ideals often portrayed in literature and the mundane, often ridiculous reality of romantic interactions. Through a series of observations and humorous anecdotes, van Vloten Elderinck sets the stage for a deeper examination of the social and cultural implications of sexuality, laying the groundwork for a thorough critique of romanticized views of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aLove in art -- History aNude in art -- History aSex -- Caricatures and cartoons40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58522 c99349d99349