A Defence of Uranian Love

A Defence of Uranian Love

Published:
1928
Pages:
381
Genres:
Languages:
  • English

About:

A set of essays describing the history and merits of queer love, specifically geared towards the Hellenic understanding of pedophilia.

Written by Edward "Ned" Perry Warren as Arthur Lyon Raile.

Published in three parts, each a separate volume:

  • Part 1: Preface. The Boy-Lover (1928) — 134 pages
  • Part 2: Uranian Eros (1930) — 166 pages
  • Part 3: The Heavenly Wisdom. Conclusion. (1928?)— 81 pages

Author Details:

Edward Perry Warren

Arthur Lyon Raile

The pseudonym of Edward "Ned" Perry Warren (8 January 1860 – 28 December 1928), an American art collector, poet, and queer theorist. He was born in Massachusetts and was educated at Harvard and Oxford, where he met his life partner, John Marshall.

The pair frequently traveled across Europe to collect and commission homoerotic artwork. Warren is best known as the long-time owner of the Warren Cup, a silver drinking cup featuring two carved instances of anal sex between males.

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