John Cleland was an English novelist whose work explored the boundaries of censorship and societal norms of his era. His style is often characterized as playful and provocative, as he was unafraid to experiment with language and subject matter. Cleland focused on themes of freedom, sexuality, and social standing, encouraging readers to reflect on conventional notions. His writing offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary and social climate of the 18th century.
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Exploring the themes of desire and societal constraints, this previously suppressed work by John Cleland offers a bold narrative that contrasts with his more famous titles. Unlike Fanny Hill and its sequel, Memoirs of a Coxcomb, this novel has remained largely hidden from readers until now. This edition aims to highlight the significance of Memoirs of an Oxford Scholar, showcasing Cleland's talent and the provocative nature of his writing, enriching the understanding of his literary contributions.
'Fanny Hill' scandalised thousands of Victorians with its vivid descriptions of sexual pleasure, and landed its author in court a year after publication on charges of 'corrupting the King's subjects'. This only heightened its allure - and today it is still hugely appreciated as a work of true erotic and literary merit. What's a penniless country girl to do in the big city? Fanny Hill is a blushing country maiden until tragic circumstances force her to seek a new life in London. She is taken in by the motherly Mrs Brown, but on her first night she receives a rather unorthodox welcome from one of the young ladies in the house - and swiftly gains a much more explicit idea of what is expected in her new role. Fanny takes to carnal pleasures with gusto, and she vividly recalls each lusty encounter, every thrusting conquest, in her saucy, voyeuristic and thoroughly irresistible memoirs.
"One of the most prosecuted and banned books in history." * * * The classic novel of a young girl's exploration of physical pleasures. Young Fanny Hill is tricked into a life of prostitution, but she quickly learns the power of her own body as she learns the ways of physical passion. She soon escapes her fate for the loving arms of a wealthy young man, but misadventure and fate conspire to keep her from domestic bliss. Instead, Fanny discovers that sex need not be just for love; that it can be had for pleasure. She then sets out to explore those pleasures in as wide a variety as she can. With old men and young, and women as well; in positions of power, and situations where she has none; either watching or participating, Fanny's journey through the realms of sexual pleasure is a literary tour-de-force. Presented with classically bawdy illustrations from fin-de-siecle French artist Paul Avril, and an introduction placing the work in historical context, this complete, unexpurgated edition is the ultimate presentation of the original erotic novel.
Originally published in 1753, this book is a groundbreaking work of historical linguistics that seeks to reconstruct the ancient Celtic language using the analytical method. The author, John Cleland, provides a detailed analysis of the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Celtic, drawing on a wide range of sources from ancient inscriptions to modern dialects. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of linguistics or the study of Celtic languages.
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This scandalous tale of love, lust, and betrayal was originally published in 1786, and was banned for its explicit content. Set in the high society of Georgian England, the story follows the fortunes of a young woman as she navigates the treacherous waters of courtship and marriage. With vivid descriptions of the opulent parties, fashionable clothes, and decadent pleasures of the era, this book is a feast for the senses. But beneath the glittering surface lies a dark and dangerous world, where reputations are easily destroyed and passions run wild. Will our heroine find happiness, or will she be undone by her own desires?
Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, commonly known as Fanny Hill, has been shrouded in mystery and controversy since John Cleland completed it in 1749. The Bishop of London called the work 'an open insult upon Religion and good manners' and James Boswell referred to it as 'a most licentious and inflaming book'. The story of a prostitute's rise to respectability, it has been recognized more recently as a unique combination of parody, sensual entertainment and a philosophical concept of sexuality borrowed from French libertine novels. Modern readers will appreciate it not only as an important contribution to revolutionary thought in the Age of Enlightenment, but also as a thoroughly entertaining and important work of erotic fiction, deserving of a place in the history of the English novel beside Richardson, Fielding and Smollett.
