In this series of essays Paz explores the intimate connection between sex, eroticism, and love in literature throughout the ages. Rich in scope, The Double Flame examines everything from taboo to repression, Carnival to Lent, Sade to Freud, original sin to artificial intelligence. 'Brimming with insight, thoughtfulness, and sincerity' (Kirkus Reviews). Translated by Helen Lane.

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Paperback, 7th Edition

ISBN13: 9780156003650

Harvest/HBJ Book, 1996

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