Havelock Ellis

First published in 1922, this book contains a collection of fascinating essays on the subject of love and sexuality, written by Havelock Ellis. Henry Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was an English physician, writer, eugenicist and social reformer who studied human sexuality. Ellis was also an early researcher into the effects of psychedelics and wrote one of the first reports on a mescaline experience in 1896. Originally aimed at adolescents, these essays explore such topics as the moral value of sexual pleasure, reasons for marriage, and the advantages of understanding sexuality from a scientific perspective. A fascinating collection not to be missed by those with an interest in sexuality and the history and development of related ideas. Contents include: "Children and Parents", "The Meaning of Purity", "The Objects of Marriage", "Husbands and Wives", "The Love-Rights of Women", "The Play-Function of Sex", and "The Individual and the Race". Other notable works by this author include: "A Study of British Genius" (1904), "The Dance of Life" (1923), and "Psychology of Sex" (1933). Read & Co. Great Essays is republishing this collection of classic essays now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

This antiquarian book contains the first volume of Havelock Ellis's 1937 collection of essays, "On Life and Sex - Essays of Love and Virtue". These essays aim to set forth certain principles of virtue and sexuality, and were originally meant to be read by young people during adolescence. A timeless volume, "On Life and Sex" would make for a worthy addition to any collection of antiquarian literature. It will appeal to fans of Ellis's work, as well as those seeking to learn more about society and relationships throughout history. Contents include: "Children and Parents", "The Meaning of Purity", "The Objects of Marriage", "Husbands and Wives", "The Love-Rights of Women", "The Play-Function of Sex", and "The Individual and the Race". Henry Havelock Ellis (1859 - 1939), also referred to as Havelock Ellis, was an English physician, writer, and social reformer who studied human sexuality. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.