The Sex Fable: A Play by Edouard Bourdet is a complex and provocative play that explores the themes of sexuality, power, and gender roles. Set in a French chateau in the 1920s, the play tells the story of a group of aristocrats who engage in a series of sexual games and power struggles. The central character, a young woman named Lucienne, is caught between her desire for sexual freedom and her fear of social and cultural norms. As the play unfolds, Lucienne becomes embroiled in a web of desire, betrayal, and manipulation, ...
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The Sex Fable: A Play by Edouard Bourdet is a complex and provocative play that explores the themes of sexuality, power, and gender roles. Set in a French chateau in the 1920s, the play tells the story of a group of aristocrats who engage in a series of sexual games and power struggles. The central character, a young woman named Lucienne, is caught between her desire for sexual freedom and her fear of social and cultural norms. As the play unfolds, Lucienne becomes embroiled in a web of desire, betrayal, and manipulation, as she struggles to navigate the complex and often contradictory desires of those around her. With its frank portrayal of sexuality and its exploration of the complex dynamics of power and gender, The Sex Fable is a thought-provoking and challenging work that continues to resonate with audiences today.This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.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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Add this copy of The Sex Fable to cart. $29.00, very good condition, Sold by Second Life Books Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lanesborough, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1931 by Brentano's.
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New. The Sex Fable is a play written by Edouard Bourdet that explores the themes of love, lust, and desire. The story is set in a small French village and centers around a wealthy businessman named Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe who becomes infatuated with a young woman named Juliette. Despite the fact that Juliette is engaged to be married, Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe pursues her relentlessly, using his wealth and power to try and win her over. As the play progresses, the characters become more entangled in a web of desire and jealousy, with each one vying for the attention and affection of the others. Along the way, they confront their own fears and insecurities, and must come to terms with the consequences of their actions. The Sex Fable is a provocative and thought-provoking work that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of sexual desire. With its rich characters, intricate plot, and powerful themes, it is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences to this day. 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.
Add this copy of The Sex Fable: A Play to cart. $44.17, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2013 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of The Sex Fable: A Play to cart. $51.47, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of The Sex Fable; a Play to cart. $52.00, very good condition, Sold by Frost Pocket Farm - IOBA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fleetville, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1931 by Brentano's.
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Very Good. First American edition (same date on title page and copyright page; no additional printings listed). Hardcover, very good in fair dustjacket. Dustjacket in mylar, flap virtually detached from what appears to be inactive silverfish damage, spine portion darkened, 1/2x2 inch chip off top edge there, several lesser nicks and chips, price present. Book itself has previous owner's gift inscription, paper lightly age yellowed, corners bumped with cardboard exposed there and at spots along edges of boards, otherwise tight, clean, relatively crisp and unmarked. Modern first; drama.
Add this copy of The Sex Fable: a Play to cart. $55.29, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Kessinger Publishing.
