Havelock Ellis
Henry Havelock Ellis was an English physician, eugenicist, writer, progressive intellectual and social reformer who studied human sexuality. He co-wrote the first medical textbook in English on homosexuality in 1897, and also published works on a variety of sexual practices and inclinations, as well as on transgender psychology. He developed the notions of narcissism and autoeroticism, later adopted by psychoanalysis.
The Task of Social Hygiene
Visions of societal wellness collide with social reform, forging a path toward a healthier community through transformative ideals and responsibilities.
By Havelock Ellis
The Criminal
Explore the different types of criminals and the hidden links between their actions, their appearance, and the society that judges them.
By Havelock Ellis
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Havelock Ellis
Explore progressive thoughts on sexuality, gender, and social norms from an early 20th-century British psychologist and social reformer.
By Havelock Ellis
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society
Explore the entanglement of sexual behavior and established societal norms, where the fate of children and society rests on the health and support of mothers.
By Havelock Ellis
Essays in War-Time: Further Studies in the Task of Social Hygiene
Amidst a world at war, discover how society grapples with morality, progress, and the very essence of humanity.
By Havelock Ellis
Impressions and Comments
Witness a man's introspective journey through society, art, and human nature during a time of rapid modernization.
By Havelock Ellis
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism
Venture into the groundbreaking examination of human sexuality in the late 19th century, where cultural expectations and personal behavior intersect, challenging societal norms.
By Havelock Ellis
The Dance of Life
Discover a world where life's beauty unfolds through a rhythmic blend of art, morality, and love, transforming existence into an exquisite dance.
By Havelock Ellis
The New Spirit Third Edition
Follow brilliant minds as they use literature to challenge old ideas and push society toward a new way of thinking.
By Havelock Ellis
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion
Venture into a groundbreaking exploration of misunderstood desires and societal stigmas, where science confronts prejudice to illuminate the complexities of human sexuality.
By Havelock Ellis
The World of Dreams
Uncover the secrets of the human mind as it wanders into the enigmatic realm of nightly visions, blending science and introspection to reveal the hidden connections between our dreaming and waking selves.
By Havelock Ellis
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 Analysis of the Sexual Impulse; Love and Pain; The Sexual Impulse in Women
Venture into a scientific exploration of love, desire, and pain as one man challenges the Victorian era's understanding of human sexuality.
By Havelock Ellis
Little Essays of Love and Virtue
Explore historical insights into love, morality, and family ties, all geared towards guiding young adults through the complexities of relationships and personal growth.
By Havelock Ellis
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy
Explore the uncharted territories of the human mind as it relates to desire, physical responses, and maternity in this older exploration into the human psyche and sexuality.
By Havelock Ellis
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 Sexual Selection In Man
Explore the hidden sensory world of human attraction and choice.
By Havelock Ellis