The Phœnix of Sodom; or, the Vere Street Coterie / Being an Exhibition of the Gambols Practised by the Ancient Lechers of Sodom and Gomorrah, Embellished and Improved with the Modern Refinements in Sodomitical Practices, by the Members of the Vere Street Coterie, of Detestable Memory.

Name: The Phœnix of Sodom; or, the Vere Street Coterie / Being an Exhibition of the Gambols Practised by the Ancient Lechers of Sodom and Gomorrah, Embellished and Improved with the Modern Refinements in Sodomitical Practices, by the Members of the Vere Street Coterie, of Detestable Memory.
Author: Robert Holloway

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A first-person exposé recounts the operations of a city house kept as a rendezvous for men engaging in same-sex practices, describing how the proprietor was recruited, rooms arranged for encounters, mock marriages and theatrical amusements. The narrator mixes detailed allegations of arrests and punishments with accusations of legal and financial exploitation by unscrupulous lawyers, and offers moral commentary on public outrage and hypocrisy. The account balances sensational description of the house’s organization and clientele with a critical aim to reveal abuses, opportunism, and the failures of justice surrounding the scandal.

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Robert Holloway

Robert Holloway is an author known for his provocative work, "The Phœnix of Sodom; or, the Vere Street Coterie." This book explores the historical and cultural implications of sexual practices in the context of Sodom and Gomorrah, while also reflecting on the modern interpretations of such themes. Holloway's writing delves into the complexities of human desire and societal norms, making a significant contribution to discussions surrounding sexuality in literature. His work is often noted for its boldness and controversial subject matter, which continues to resonate in contemporary discourse.