The Book of Sodom
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0860914763 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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The reader is then taken on a journey into the world of lascivious Sodomites through the anthology of writings. . Here he compiles his findings from court cases, magazine articles, and the literary writings of such diverse authors as Marcel Proust, John Cleland, Marquis de Sade, and John Bunyan. The autobiographical essay, which details Hallam's obsessive search and his musing over his findings, explores topics such as a Sodom family tree, AIDS and Sodom, and the fact that Sodom exists in every time and place. From Library Journal Hallam, a London screenwriter and producer, here offers an autobiographical essay and guidebook of the biblical city of Sodom. Kriz, Sioux City P.L., Ia.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. An inspired, though
. Paul Hallam writes for film, television and the stage. This is his first book
John L Murphy said "The anthology rests with a Sodom rumor". The stunning cover photo by Humphrey Spender, 19"The anthology rests with a Sodom rumor" The stunning cover photo by Humphrey Spender, 1938's "Newcastle United Football Changing Room," sums up this anthology: a naked, buff athlete is puffing a cigarette lit up by a demonic, shadowed black clad figure behind whom hang white jerseys, as if the latter figure's detached wings, lurking in the otherwise Stygian gloom. Paul Ha. 8's "Newcastle United Football Changing Room," sums up this anthology: a naked, buff athlete is puffing a cigarette lit up by a demonic, shadowed black clad figure behind whom hang white jerseys, as if the latter figure's detached wings, lurking in the otherwise Stygian gloom. Paul Ha. "Fascinating views of Sodom from antiquity to the present." according to A Customer. This is an absorbing, well-written book that should appeal to anyone who wants a full understanding of Sodom in all of its manifestations, from antiquity to the present. Organized into three sections, the first section, "Sodom: A Circuit-Walk," is autobiographical and deserves the highest praise for the frankness and thoughtfulness
This work contains an anthology of Sodom texts spanning several centuries. The city has elicited writing from Milton, Sade, Proust, Dostoevsky and Tournier, among others. Paul Hallam has also provided his own reading of these languages of prejudice, obsession and desire in an extensive essay.. The biblical story of the destruction of Sodom has inspired countless literary visions