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Set in 18th-century England, this erotic novel follows the life of Fanny Hill, a young woman navigating love and desire. Written by John Cleland during his imprisonment, it gained notoriety for its explicit content, leading to bans and widespread pirating. The book's controversial nature sparked numerous legal battles, culminating in a significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1966 that deemed it not obscene. Its blend of sensuality and societal critique makes it a landmark in literary history.
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Fanny Hill. Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, John Cleland
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- Released
- 1963
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- Title
- Fanny Hill. Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Cleland
- Publisher
- Midland
- Publisher
- 1963
- Format
- Paperback
- Category
- World prose
- Description
- Set in 18th-century England, this erotic novel follows the life of Fanny Hill, a young woman navigating love and desire. Written by John Cleland during his imprisonment, it gained notoriety for its explicit content, leading to bans and widespread pirating. The book's controversial nature sparked numerous legal battles, culminating in a significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1966 that deemed it not obscene. Its blend of sensuality and societal critique makes it a landmark in literary history.