It depends. In art, there has been a long history of depicting the male nude. For example, in ancient Greek and Roman art, male nudes were common to show athleticism and physical perfection. But in modern society, some may find it inappropriate due to different cultural and moral values. If the story behind the nude male in art is one of exploring the human form, anatomy, or a cultural/historical narrative, it can have its place in the art realm.
No, in most cases it's not appropriate. Social and cultural norms usually dictate that nudity in front of the opposite sex without proper context is improper.
One of the best Latin novels is 'The Metamorphoses' by Ovid. It's a collection of myths and legends that are both entertaining and educational. The stories within it have influenced countless works of literature throughout history.
To be honest, the exact translation of 'fiction' in Latin isn't straightforward. It could potentially be expressed as 'historia ficta' or 'narratio imaginaria'. But these might not be the only possible terms.
There could be various stories about male pirates. However, 'nude' in this context might lead to inappropriate or unethical content, so I'm not aware of such stories in a proper sense.
It helps by presenting Latin in a more accessible form. Instead of just memorizing lists of words and rules, you get to see how the language works in a story.
The stories act as a motivation. Instead of just learning dry grammar rules and lists of vocabulary, the stories make the learning process more engaging. You get to follow characters and plots, and as you do so, you're constantly exposed to Latin. This exposure gradually improves your reading, writing, and comprehension skills in Latin. You become more interested in the language as you get involved in the stories, which makes you more likely to study further and improve your Latin proficiency.