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Amatory anatomy, sometimes referred to simply as "anatomy," is a historical type of English poetry whereby the author describes his or her appreciation for their lover's body parts. The person being described is usually female. [1][2][3][4][5][6] This technique is similar to the poetic blason.

References

  1. ^ "americanfactfinders.com". Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
  2. ^ "Amatory anatomy : Define, Explore, Discuss". www.museumstuff.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  3. ^ Grossman, Marshall. Aemilia Lanyer: Gender, Genre, and the Canon. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0813133459.
  4. ^ Howard-Hill, T. H.; Rollinson, Philip (2001-01-01). Renaissance Papers 2000. Camden House. ISBN 9781571132291.
  5. ^ Lawson, Lewis A. (2005-01-01). A Gorgon's Mask: The Mother in Thomas Mann's Fiction. Rodopi. ISBN 9789042017450.
  6. ^ Schweitzer, Christoph E. (1998-01-01). Men Viewing Women as Art Objects: Studies in German Literature. Camden House. ISBN 9781571132598.


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