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Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex

3.5/5 ( ratings)

A playful take on bedroom talk—a smart, funny encyclopedia with entries written by notable contemporary writers.
This witty reference steps in where time-honored discussions of the birds and the bees typically fall short. All of the 100-some entries are formally defined and further explained through reflective and ribald definitions, essays, and stories by some of today’s most exciting writers. Everything from celibacy to promiscuity, hand jobs to sex toys is tackled by everyone’s favorite writers including Steve Almond, Patricia Marx, Phillip Lopate, and Antonya Nelson. From sexual relationships to sexual positions , from age-old practices to contemporary twists , this alphabetical encyclopedia includes everything you need to know about the language of love and more.

Language: English

Pages: 304

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA

Release: June 10, 2008

ISBN: 1015969147

ISBN 13: 9781596914742

Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex

3.5/5 ( ratings)

A playful take on bedroom talk—a smart, funny encyclopedia with entries written by notable contemporary writers.
This witty reference steps in where time-honored discussions of the birds and the bees typically fall short. All of the 100-some entries are formally defined and further explained through reflective and ribald definitions, essays, and stories by some of today’s most exciting writers. Everything from celibacy to promiscuity, hand jobs to sex toys is tackled by everyone’s favorite writers including Steve Almond, Patricia Marx, Phillip Lopate, and Antonya Nelson. From sexual relationships to sexual positions , from age-old practices to contemporary twists , this alphabetical encyclopedia includes everything you need to know about the language of love and more.

Language: English

Pages: 304

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA

Release: June 10, 2008

ISBN: 1015969147

ISBN 13: 9781596914742

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