Justine, or The Misfortunes of Virtue
of Marquis de Sade
Description
Justine was the Marquis de Sade's first novella, written in 1787, whilst imprisoned for two weeks in the Bastille. Although published anonymously, de Sade was eventually indicted for blasphemy and obscenity (without trial) for the authorship of Justine at the behest of Napoleon Bonaparte.Who suffers in the pursuit of desire?The Countess de Lorsange reveals her history, in a tavern, to a young woman named Therese; where a young girl and her sister fight a battle of morality. Set in a period before the French Revolution, Justine shows the battle of virtue versus vice, where earning your keep takes on fresh connotations, and a titled lady holds a lifetime of illicit secrets.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 264 pages
- Publisher AC
- Publication Date April 28th 2003
- First Publication 10/28/87
- Language Spanish
- ISBN 9789508770356
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['France']
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