The Marquis de Sade: A Very Short Introduction
Download or Read eBook The Marquis de Sade: A Very Short Introduction PDF written by John (Department of French Literature and Culture Phillips, London Metropolitan University) and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-28 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : John (Department of French Literature and Culture Phillips, London Metropolitan University) |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2005-07-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780192804693 |
ISBN-13 | : 0192804693 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Marquis de Sade: A Very Short Introduction by : John (Department of French Literature and Culture Phillips, London Metropolitan University)
Book excerpt: Discussing the 'real' Marquis de Sade from his mythical and demonic reputation, John Phillips examines Sade's life and work his libertine novels, his championing of atheism, and his uniqueness in bringing the body and sex back into philosophy.