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Curll, Edmund, 1675-1747 |
| Title |
Onanism display'd
being, I. an enquiry into the true nature of Onan's sin. II. of the modern Onanists. III. of self-pollution, its causes, and consequences; with three extraordinary cases, of two young gentlemen and a lady, who were very much addicted to this crime. IV. of nocturnal-pollutions natural and forc'd. V. the great sin of self-pollution, with the judgment of the most eminent divines upon this subject. VI. a dissertation concerning generation, with a curious description of the parts, and of their proper functions, &c. according to the latest, and most approv'd anatomical discoveries
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: E. Curll,1719.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Onanism display'd" by Edmund Curll is a controversial treatise focusing on the topics of self-pollution, the biblical figure Onan, and the broader implications of human sexuality. Written in the early 18th century, this book examines the nature of self-pleasure, its consequences, and perceived moral failures associated with the act, while exploring various views held by theologians and anatomists. It presents a combination of moral, anatomical, and anecdotal evidence to argue against self-pollution, framing it as a significant sin. In this treatise, Curll takes aim at both societal attitudes towards sexuality and the arguments of a contemporary pamphleteer, challenging the traditions surrounding the interpretation of Onan's sin. He discusses the psychological and physical effects of self-pollution and asserts that it leads to a multitude of health issues and moral degradation. The book features case studies of individuals affected by such practices and outlines remedies for returning to chastity. Curll employs a blend of religious rhetoric and anatomical analysis to convey his message, making assertions about the human body's design and its intended functions within the context of procreation and morality. Overall, it presents a comprehensive yet contentious discourse on sexuality, morality, and human anatomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Masturbation -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Medicine -- Religious aspects
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69311 |
| Release Date |
Nov 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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