Memoirs of Fanny Hill

Memoirs of Fanny Hill - Hardcover

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Memoirs of Fanny Hill

Memoirs of Fanny Hill - Hardcover

by John Cleland
$44.57
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by John Cleland (Author)

Experience the scandalous allure of John Cleland's "Memoirs of Fanny Hill," a cornerstone of 18th-century erotic fiction. This new edition presents the original 1749 text, allowing readers to delve into the frank sensuality and adventurous life of its titular character. A classic of its time, "Memoirs of Fanny Hill" explores themes of sexual awakening and societal constraints with a candid voice, making it a captivating read for those interested in historical fiction and the evolution of erotic literature. Journey back to a world of passion and intrigue in this timeless tale, celebrated for its literary merit and its enduring exploration of desire. Discover why "Memoirs of Fanny Hill" remains a compelling example of erotic storytelling.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Number of Pages: 150
Dimensions: 0.38 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Publication Date: March 28, 2025
ISBN9781023077620
Author John Cleland
PublisherAnson Street Press
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages150
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About John Cleland

John Cleland (1709-1789) was an English novelist known for The Dictionary of Love (1753), The Woman of Honour (1768), and most famously his fictional Fanny Hill: or, the Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (1749) whose eroticism led to his arrest. James Boswell called him "a sly, old malcontent." Chelsea G. Summers is a former academic and college professor with Ph.D. training in eighteenth-century British literature. A freelance writer, Chelsea's work has appeared in New York Magazine, Vogue, The New Republic, Racked, The Guardian, and other fine publications. She splits her time between New York and Stockholm, Sweden. A Certain Hunger was her first novel. Jessica Stoya has been a pornographer since 2006 and a writer since 2012. She has written for the New York Times, the Guardian, Playboy, and others. She has acted in Serbian sci-fi feature Ederlezi Rising and two of Dean Haspiel's plays in Brooklyn and Manhattan. She lives in Los Angeles.

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