Memoirs of Fanny Hill (1888)

John Cleland

Memoirs of Fanny Hill (1888)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2009
Pages
322
ISBN
9781120003836

Memoirs of Fanny Hill (1888)

John Cleland

Memoirs of Fanny Hill is an erotic novel written by John Cleland in 1888. The novel is a first-person account of the sexual adventures of a young woman named Fanny Hill. The novel is set in the 18th century and follows Fanny's journey as she leaves her home in rural England and travels to London to seek her fortune. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including prostitutes, pimps, and wealthy gentlemen. Fanny becomes a prostitute herself and engages in a series of sexual encounters, both with men and women. The novel is notable for its frank depiction of sexuality and its exploration of themes such as sexual freedom, female empowerment, and the role of women in society. The book has been controversial since its publication and has been banned in many countries. However, it is also considered a classic of erotic literature and has been praised for its literary merit and its contribution to the development of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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