Marquis de Sade by Maurice Lever

Marquis de Sade by Maurice Lever

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The name Sade has become synonymous with cruelty. To some he was a monster and a criminal, to some a literary genius, while to others he was an apostle of freedom who dared to expose society's hypocrisies in sexual matters. But who was the real Marquis de Sade? This book investigates.

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Marquis de Sade by Maurice Lever

The name Sade has become synonymous with cruelty. To some he was a monster and a criminal, to others a literary genius, while to others he was an apostle of freedom who dared to expose society's hypocrisies in sexual matters. But who was the real Marquis de Sade? In this biography, the author reconstructs the life and times of the author of "Justine" and "The 120 Days of Sodom". Bringing the 18th century vividly to life, this book paints a detailed portrait of the artistic millieu that produced Sade.
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ISBN 13 9780246136664
ISBN 10 0246136669
Title Marquis de Sade
Author Maurice Lever
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 1993-09-06
Number of pages 600
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.