London’s Libertine Women: Sex and the City

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Join Dr. Julie Peakman for an evening exploring London's libertine women – sex, scandal, and power at Dr. Johnson's House.

If you are interested in women and London and sex, then this is the event for you!

Join historian and author Dr Julie Peakman for a fascinating exploration of the trials and tribulations of women in 18th century London who were labelled 'libertine' because of their sexual behaviour. You will hear about the experiences of women, whether mistresses, adulteresses or those involved in the sex trade. From renowned courtesans to downtrodden streetwalkers, she examines the multifaceted lives of these women within brothels, on stage and even behind bars.
Titled Lust and Avarice. A lecherous man putting in his hand in his pocket to pay a woman.

Julie Peakman looks at sex from women's points of view, undercutting the traditional image of the bawdy 18th century to expose a more sordid side, of women left distressed, ostracized and vilified for their sexual behaviour. Her latest book, Libertine London: Sex in the Eighteenth-Century Metropolis, investigates the sex lives of women from 1680 to 1830, the period known as the 'long eighteenth century'. Copies will be available to buy at the event.

Ticket includes wine, a chance to view the House and a book signing. Special Offer: 10% off Libertine London on the night.

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Dr Johnson’s House
17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE

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