The Amazing Career Of The Marquis De Sade: A Study Of The Character And Views Of The Man Whose Fantastic Works Gave Rise To The Word Sadism

By Joseph McCabe

Book Overview

""The Amazing Career of the Marquis De Sade"" is a non-fiction book written by Joseph McCabe. The book is a study of the character and views of the Marquis De Sade, a French aristocrat and writer who lived in the 18th century. De Sade is known for his controversial and often violent works of literature, which gave rise to the word ""sadism."" The book explores De Sade's life, including his upbringing, education, and political views, as well as his literary works and their impact on society. McCabe delves into the themes of De Sade's writing, such as sexuality, violence, and power, and examines how they reflect the author's own beliefs and experiences. The book also discusses the controversies surrounding De Sade's life and work, including his imprisonment and the censorship of his writings. Overall, ""The Amazing Career of the Marquis De Sade"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and work of one of history's most controversial figures.Contents: In The Gayest Days Of Paris, De Sade Becomes A Sadist, Brooding In The Shadows, In The Days Of The Revolution, The Last Phase.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: 1163197769
• ISBN13: 9781163197769
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"