L'oeuvre de John Cleland: Mémoires de Fanny Hill, femme de plaisir by John Cleland

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By Amy Gutierrez Posted on Dec 6, 2025
In Category - Memoir
Cleland, John, 1709-1789 Cleland, John, 1709-1789
French
"Mémoires de Fanny Hill, femme de plaisir" by John Cleland is a novel written in the early 18th century. This work is often regarded as one of the first erotic novels in English literature, exploring themes of sexuality and desire through the eyes of its protagonist, Fanny Hill. The story follows Fanny, a young woman who navigates the complexities ...
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start of the novel, we are introduced to an innocent country girl named Fanny Hill, who is drawn into a life of debauchery after being seduced by a cunning brothel keeper. Her journey quickly leads her to the bustling streets of London, where she encounters a range of characters, including wealthy patrons and other courtesans. The opening sets the tone for Fanny's gradual transformation from naivety to an understanding of love and pleasure, as she becomes embroiled in the complex social and moral dynamics of 18th-century London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Robert Lee
4 months ago

Simply put, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Mason Robinson
4 months ago

Having read this twice, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. I learned so much from this.

Noah Gonzalez
4 months ago

Without a doubt, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. A solid resource I will return to often.

Ashley Jones
5 months ago

To be perfectly clear, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. It was exactly what I needed right now.

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