History's infamous Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) was imprisoned much of his adult life for both rebellious conduct and scandalous writings, which for nearly 150 years were pillaged or destroyed. Here in one volume is a generous sample of letters written during more than 25-years of his incarceration. These beautifully crafted letters reveal a man without artifice or embellishment, adding to his often stereotyped image a new, more human dimension.
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History's infamous Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) was imprisoned much of his adult life for both rebellious conduct and scandalous writings, which for nearly 150 years were pillaged or destroyed. Here in one volume is a generous sample of letters written during more than 25-years of his incarceration. These beautifully crafted letters reveal a man without artifice or embellishment, adding to his often stereotyped image a new, more human dimension.
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Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; Arcade Publishing; New York, 1999. Hardcover. First Edition. A Very Good, tan boards and black spine with red lettering on spine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, bit of crimping to spine edges, bit of rubbing along board edges, few small nicks and scuff marks to text block edges, in a Very Good, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, bit of scattered foxing to verso panel/flap margins, Dust Wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 401pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Fine. DJ Fine. Book. Large Octavo. A selection of letters written during the many years that de Sade was incarcerated. Behind bars from 1777, when he was first imprisoned in Vincennes, to 1789, the marquis had nothing else to do but write. These letters reveal that while he was melodramatic, manipulative, self-righteous and prone to fits of rage and paranoia, he was also extremely insightful, intelligent, well read, full of ironic humor and capable of expressing great love and tenderness to his wife, Renée-Pélagie. 320pp.
