Summary
Anthologica Rarissima: The Way of a Virgin is a rare and curious collection of anecdotes, folk tales, and historical narratives that revolve around themes of virginity, courtship, sexual customs, and moral codes from various cultures and time periods.
Framed with scholarly commentary and notes, this anthology explores how different societies have mythologized and regulated female purity, often with a mix of irony, humor, and critical observation.
Originally published as part of an underground or limited-run series of erotic and sociological works in the early 20th century, the book reflects both a fascination with taboo and a desire to catalog humanity’s most intimate customs.
Though dated in tone and perspective, The Way of a Virgin offers a window into early attempts at blending erotic literature with ethnographic curiosity, making it an unusual artifact of literary and social history.