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Philosophy in the Boudoir: Or, the Immoral Mentors

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Philosophy of the Boudoir  follows three aristocrats as they indoctrinate the fifteen-year-old Eugénie de Mistival in "the principles of the most outrageous libertinism."  200 years after de Sade's death, readers will continue to find shock and delight in this most joyous of his erotic works, now with a new introduction by Francine du Plessix-Gray.

 

 

Synopsis:

This most joyous of de Sades works follows three aristocrats as they indoctrinate Eugnie de Mistival in the principles of the most outrageous libertinism.

Synopsis:

This most joyous of de Sade's works follows three aristocrats as they indoctrinate Eugénie de Mistival in "the principles of the most outrageous libertinism."

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About the Author

The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) wrote the first drafts of several of his pornographic novels while in prison, including Justine and 100 Days of Sodom.

Francine du Plessix Gray is a contributor to the New Yorker and the author of numerous works, including Them.

Joachim Neugroschel has won three PEN translation awards and the French- American translation prize.

Tomer Hanuka is the creator, with twin brother Asaf, of the comics series Bipolar and is a founding member of Meathaus.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780143039013
Author:
De Sade, Marquis
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Translator:
Neugroschel, Joachim
Introduction by:
Du Plessix Gray, Francine
Introduction:
Du Plessix Gray, Francine
Illustrator:
Hanuka, Tomer
Author:
Neugroschel, Joachim
Author:
Sade, Marquis de
Author:
Du Plessix-Gray, Francine
Author:
Sade, J. Ed.
Author:
de Sade, Marquis
Author:
Hanuka, Tomer
Author:
Francine Du Plessix-Gray
Author:
Sade, J. Ed.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
General Philosophy
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Edition Description:
Paperback / softback
Series:
Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition
Publication Date:
20061131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.00x5.68x.55 in. .48 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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