The Book of Love (Vol. 1)

How has the Western experience of love changed over the centuries? In this first volume of The Book of Love, Regina Navarro Lins analyzes the period from prehistory to the Renaissance.

From prehistory to the 21st century, experiences of love and sex have been culturally shaped, influenced by moral paradigms, religious dogmas, political, economic and social interests, leaving deep marks that reverberate to this day.

But men and women play ever-changing roles, and the way we relate to one another is profoundly changing. With this in mind, Regina Navarro Lins, psychoanalyst, psychology professor, TV host, and author of hits like "A cama na varanda," "A cama na rede," and "Amor na vitrine ," dedicated herself to research, cross-referencing past and present, and reflections on the topic to address this fundamental question for understanding love in contemporary times.

In The Book of Love , you will understand how relationships have changed and discover how society went from a time when male participation in procreation was ignored to a period in which paternity made men absolute masters, and women submissive and captive creatures in their own homes; and that during Classical Antiquity, the Greeks understood love as a distraction or affliction imposed by the gods, and the relationship between two men as an exercise in strength and virtue.

The Book of Love is a fascinating work that places us before the mirror of history and takes a courageous look at relationships today. Embark on this journey through time about love, desire, sexuality, and marriage.