The Crimes of Love

Heroic and tragic Tales, Preceded by an Essay on Novels

(Author) Marquis de Sade
Format: Paperback
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"Murder, seduction, and incest are among the cruel rewards for selfless love in Sade's stories; tragedy, despair, and death the inevitable outcome. In this text Sade asks questions about society, about ourselves, and about life, for which we have yet to find the answers"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
389
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199539987
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
June 12, 2008

Marquis de Sade

Marquis de Sade was a French writer known for his controversial and explicit novel "The 120 Days of Sodom." His literary style was characterized by graphic depictions of violence and sexuality, challenging social norms and pushing boundaries in literature. He made significant contributions to the development of erotic literature and the exploration of taboo subjects.

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