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Amatory anatomy, sometimes referred to simply as "anatomy," is a historical type of English poetry whereby the author describes his or her appreciation for their lover's body parts. The person being described is usually female. This technique is similar to the poetic blason.

References

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2. "Amatory anatomy : Define, Explore, Discuss". www.museumstuff.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
3. Grossman, Marshall (2002). Aemilia Lanyer: Gender, Genre, and the Canon. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0813133459.
4. Howard-Hill, T. H.; Rollinson, Philip (2001-01-01). Renaissance Papers 2000. Camden House. ISBN 9781571132291.
5. Lawson, Lewis A. (2005-01-01). A Gorgon's Mask: The Mother in Thomas Mann's Fiction. Rodopi. ISBN 9789042017450.
6. Schweitzer, Christoph E. (1998-01-01). Men Viewing Women as Art Objects: Studies in German Literature. Camden House. ISBN 9781571132598.

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