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Set in the 18th century, this erotic novel follows the life of Fanny Hill, a young woman navigating love and desire. Written by John Cleland during his imprisonment, it faced significant controversy, being banned yet widely circulated in unauthorized versions. The book sparked numerous legal battles, culminating in a landmark 1966 Supreme Court ruling that deemed it non-obscene. Its provocative themes and historical significance highlight the evolving perceptions of sexuality and literature in society.
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Fanny Hill, John Cleland
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- Released
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- Title
- Fanny Hill
- Subtitle
- Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Cleland
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 186
- ISBN13
- 9781513219721
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Historical Fiction, Classics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Love, Women, Suspense, Erotica, Children, Realistic Fiction, England, Sexuality & Intimacy, Adapted for Film, English Literature, Money, 18th century, BDSM, Men, Prostitution, Emancipation, Romantic Relationships, Fetish, Epistolary Novels, Courtesans
- First published
- 1749
- Original title
- Fanny Hill: The Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
- Rating
- 3.15 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the 18th century, this erotic novel follows the life of Fanny Hill, a young woman navigating love and desire. Written by John Cleland during his imprisonment, it faced significant controversy, being banned yet widely circulated in unauthorized versions. The book sparked numerous legal battles, culminating in a landmark 1966 Supreme Court ruling that deemed it non-obscene. Its provocative themes and historical significance highlight the evolving perceptions of sexuality and literature in society.