Queer (Re)Readings in the French Renaissance

Focusing on representations of homosexuality in sixteenth-century France, this book analyzes Renaissance literature through the lens of classical sources. It highlights the coexistence of various models of homosexuality, examining texts such as the Decameron, Ronsard's poetry, and Montaigne's Essais. The study also explores works that praise and critique Henri III, along with Brantÿme's Dames galantes, while delving into the themes of the androgyne and hermaphrodite, offering a nuanced understanding of the era's cultural dynamics.