The Poisoned Embrace: A Brief History of Sexual Pessimism. by Lawrence Osborne - 1993.

New York, NY Random House: Pantheon Books, 1993. Hardcover First Edition USA, First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition USA, First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The book shows some fairly heavy thumbing to the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing to the front panel; a one-inch superficial scratch to the rear panel; three creases to the inside front flap; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Overall, no longer pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8 x 5 x 1.05 inches). xi, 242 pages, including Bibliography. Language: English. Weight: 12.8 ounces. Hardback with 3.25" wrap-around DJ. A provocative investigation into the history of sexual pessimism explores the relationship between sex and death in Western theology and distinguishes such archetypes as the Virgin, the Leper, and the Noble Savage.