What Pornography Knows

What Pornography Knows offers a fresh perspective on the history of pornography, tracing its origins from eighteenth-century bawdy fiction to its evolution through the centuries. Through close textual analysis, Lubey reveals how these texts have historically intertwined speculative philosophy, feminist theory, and social consciousness, challenging common perceptions of the genre. The audiobook highlights how pornography has often aimed to expose societal inequalities related to gender and sexuality, presenting a nuanced view of its role in social critique and potential for reform.