Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure by John Cleland
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Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure by John Cleland
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John Cleland (1709–1789) was an English novelist best known for his infamous work Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, commonly referred to as Fanny Hill. Born into a wealthy family, Cleland received a solid education, leading to a brief stint with the British East India Company. However, after returning to England, he faced financial difficulties, and in 1748, while imprisoned for debt, he wrote Fanny Hill, which became one of the most notable examples of erotic literature.
Fanny Hill is considered one of the earliest English-language novels to explore themes of sexuality explicitly. The novel follows Fanny Hill, a young woman who becomes a prostitute, yet eventually finds happiness and wealth. Written in an epistolary format, the novel graphically details Fanny’s sexual encounters, making it a pioneering work in erotic fiction.
The novel was published in two installments in 1748 and 1749. Its explicit content made it immediately controversial, and it was swiftly banned. Cleland and his publisher were arrested on obscenity charges in 1749, and under pressure, Cleland expressed regret for writing the novel. However, despite its scandalous reputation, *Fanny Hill* continued to circulate through underground publications.
Although Fanny Hill brought Cleland both fame and infamy, it did little to ease his financial struggles. He continued to write, producing works such as Memoirs of a Coxcomb (1751), but none achieved the same success. His later years were marked by declining health and poverty.
Fanny Hill remains a significant work in literary history, both for its bold approach to sexuality and for its long-standing impact on censorship and literary freedom.
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Set in Monotype Bell on cotton Century Laid paper in an edition of 25 copies (this is no 7). Bound by hand in half leather with marbled boards, titles and decoration to spine gilt, and marbled edges. Two volumes in 8vo format (16x25 cm) of 248 pages (each), housed in a hand-made slipcase.
Attractively bound by hand.
The original work was not illustrated; however, our edition has included French illustrations from the XVIII century depicting the sexual content of the novel.
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Brand new copy in a fine binding.
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