The Impotency Poem from Ancient Latin to Restoration English Literature

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Exploring the motif of impotency in poetry from early antiquity to the late Restoration, this study delves into the impotency poem as a distinct form within the tradition of erotic elegy. Hannah Lavery presents these poems as dual in nature, embodying both bawdy escapism and deeper reflections on desire and identity. The analysis provides insights into cultural attitudes towards sexuality and impotence, revealing how these themes resonate throughout literary history.