Marquis De Sade: The Man And His Age: Studies In The History Of The Culture And Morals Of The Eighteenth Century

By Iwan Bloch and Dr Iwan Bloch

Book Overview

""Marquis De Sade: The Man And His Age"" is a scholarly work by Iwan Bloch that explores the life and times of the infamous French writer and libertine, the Marquis de Sade. The book is a comprehensive study of the cultural and moral climate of the eighteenth century, and how it shaped the controversial figure of de Sade. Bloch examines de Sade's life in detail, from his aristocratic upbringing to his imprisonment for his scandalous writings. He also delves into the philosophical and literary movements of the time, including the Enlightenment and Romanticism, that influenced de Sade's work. Bloch's book is a fascinating exploration of one of history's most notorious figures, and offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social context of his life and work.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163164267
• ISBN13: 9781163164266
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"