Victorian filth

[slightlyfoxed]

Had a seminar last night, teaching The Picture of Dorian Gray. The text, and the Wilde trials, prompted the question: what models of same-sex passion were available in the late Victorian era? What was happening, and who knew about it

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[friend_of_tofu]

We should really add Cleveland St to the walking tour.

Have you seen the 'Peepshow' episode where Mark tries to get a job as a tour guide?

[slightlyfoxed]

It's a lovely little street.

I have avoided that episode as someone gave me a precis and it sounded even more heartbreaking than most.

[friend_of_tofu]

Well, 'Peepshow' is very much epic tragedy in Croydon, so I suppose it depends on your general tolerance for it. Very good episode though, I would recommend it if you are at all inclined. Jeremy is actually quite selfless in it!

[valkyriekaren]

You should probably come on one of the London Goth Meetup Group's guided walks. There's one coming up in April entitled "Sex and Shaggy Bears - A Renaissance Night Out" which will cover the theatres and fleshpots of Elizabethan London.

[slightlyfoxed]

Nah, they need solid skills training and terminology and guidance on close reading, they don't need me faffing around. This is the treat I give myself in between harder sessions. Also, I am buying their goodwill so when I start growling 'LOOK AT THE BLOODY TEXT' they may humour me.