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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, John Cleland
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Fanny Hill
- Subtitle
- Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Cleland
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 186
- ISBN13
- 9781513269214
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Historical Fiction, Love, Women, Classics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Suspense, Erotica, Children, Realistic Fiction, England, Sexuality & Intimacy, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Money, 18th century, BDSM, Men, Prostitution, Emancipation, Romantic Relationships, Epistolary Novels, Fetish, Courtesans
- First published
- 1749
- Original title
- Fanny Hill: The Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
- Rating
- 3.15 out of 5
- 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.