Katie Barclay's The Kiss highlights changing meanings of social kissing
Katie Barclay's The Kiss explores the history of kissing from medieval rituals to modern implications. Notably, she highlights Desiderius Erasmus's 1499 observations of English social kissing customs, contrasting them with changing cultural meanings over the centuries. This review underscores kissing as both a public gesture and a private expression of affection.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 06:30 UTC
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