I enjoyed reading Heinlein. The Spankings were a dessert.
Robert A. Heinlein included spanking (often as disciplinary or erotic elements) in several of his novels, typically in contexts involving authority, family dynamics, or future societies. Below is a list of confirmed instances, based on direct textual references and fan analyses (e.g., from the Heinlein Society and reader discussions). I've noted the context briefly to avoid spoilers:
- Glory Road (1963): Explicit spanking scene during a romantic/disciplinary encounter between the protagonist and a female character.
- I Will Fear No Evil (1970): Contains a spanking scene in a BDSM-influenced context involving the main characters.
- Time Enough for Love (1973): Multiple references, including Lazarus Long spanking a female companion as part of their relationship dynamic.
- The Number of the Beast (1980): Features spanking in adventurous/sexual scenarios among the protagonists.
- To Sail Beyond the Sunset (1987): Maureen Johnson (the narrator) describes being spanked as a child and later in adult contexts.
- Stranger in a Strange Land (1961): Brief reference to corporal punishment, but no detailed spanking.
- Have Space Suit—Will Travel (1958): Implied disciplinary spanking in a family setting, but not graphic.
wow I had no idea!!!
ReplyDeleteA gal called Kessily a number of years ago compiled a list of all the spanking mentions in Heinlein's (The Master's) book. Check our her thoughts here: https://kessilylewel.com/2018/06/24/the-many-spankings-of-robert-heinlein/ and her list (titled "Spanker in a Strange Land") here: https://www.cfpub.com/heinlein.html
ReplyDeleteI thought I had read most of Heinlein's novels. Her list dashes that as a false memory. Thanks.
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