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Consuming Desires: Cannibalism and Hunger in Romance
Manage episode 421695757 series 2556598
“What is a greater expression of love than eating someone else or wanting to consume and have that person in a way that no one else can have?” Dr. Nicola Welsh-Burke joins to delve into the intriguing topic of cannibalism in romance novels. We explore the intersection of food, eating, and sexuality, discuss the metaphorical use of cannibalism in literature, and examine the societal taboos and fascinations with the concept. The conversation touches upon various themes such as erotic vampirism, werewolf lore, incorrect eating, and how these elements are used to explore deeper human desires and fears.
Media Mentioned/Discussed:
- Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
- Tooth and Claw series by Heather Guerre
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Hannibal (TV show)
- A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
- Fresh (film) Twilight (books/film)
- Betwixt the Sheets Podcast
- Kinky History Podcast
- Sex historian Esme Louise James
Guest: Dr. Nicola Welsh-Burke
Dr. Welsh-Burke is an academic and lecturer at Western Sydney University in Sydney, Australia. She’s an early-stage researcher in folklore and fairy tales and the romance genre, and her PhD was on contemporary YA supernatural romance, retellings of little red riding hood from the 21st century.
Shelf Love:
165 jaksoa
Manage episode 421695757 series 2556598
“What is a greater expression of love than eating someone else or wanting to consume and have that person in a way that no one else can have?” Dr. Nicola Welsh-Burke joins to delve into the intriguing topic of cannibalism in romance novels. We explore the intersection of food, eating, and sexuality, discuss the metaphorical use of cannibalism in literature, and examine the societal taboos and fascinations with the concept. The conversation touches upon various themes such as erotic vampirism, werewolf lore, incorrect eating, and how these elements are used to explore deeper human desires and fears.
Media Mentioned/Discussed:
- Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
- Tooth and Claw series by Heather Guerre
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Hannibal (TV show)
- A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
- Fresh (film) Twilight (books/film)
- Betwixt the Sheets Podcast
- Kinky History Podcast
- Sex historian Esme Louise James
Guest: Dr. Nicola Welsh-Burke
Dr. Welsh-Burke is an academic and lecturer at Western Sydney University in Sydney, Australia. She’s an early-stage researcher in folklore and fairy tales and the romance genre, and her PhD was on contemporary YA supernatural romance, retellings of little red riding hood from the 21st century.
Shelf Love:
165 jaksoa
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