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“Whatever you do is a delight to me!”: Masculinity, Masochism, and Queer Play in Representations of Male Martyrdom

R. Mills

2001.1.1Exemplaria-Medieval Early Modern Theory

DOI: 10.1179/exm.2001.13.1.1

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This 2001 article explores masculinity, masochism, and queer play in representations of male martyrdom, referencing Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's work.

Abstract

Abstract “Whatever you do is a delight to me!” Life of St. Lawrence “What shall I do with you?” she asked. “Do what you will,” I replied with resignation, “whatever you please.” Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

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MILLS, R. “Whatever you do is a delight to me!”: Masculinity, masochism, and queer play in representations of male martyrdom. Exemplaria-Medieval Early Modern Theory, 2001, 13: 1–37.