{"product_id":"9788494176753","title":"Erotic stories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eErotic Tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings together the erotic tales of the Marquis de Sade, written during one of his periods of imprisonment. Far from the philosophical treatises of his major works, these short stories offer a more playful, irreverent, and satirical facet of the author. The reader will find a collection of narratives that explore desire, power, and transgression with an agile and provocative style, revealing the literary complexity of a figure who remains a subject of fascination and study two centuries after his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work compiles a series of short stories that, unlike the author's extensive philosophical novels, focus on anecdotes and situations with an erotic and often humorous tone. Written in the context of confinement, these texts show a more playful and less dogmatic Sade, where social satire and criticism of the hypocrisy of the morality of his time are intertwined with the exploration of pleasure and scandal. The stories present a gallery of characters who defy conventions, offering a cynical and transgressive vision of human relationships and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transgression of sexual and social morality in the context of the Ancien Régime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSatire and criticism of the hypocrisy of the nobility and the clergy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of desire and pleasure as liberating forces against repression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower and submission in human relationships, treated from a playful perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature as a vehicle for intellectual provocation and the questioning of taboos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic transgressive literature, the history of ideas, and erotic narrative with a strong satirical component. It is especially suitable for those who wish to discover a lesser-known facet of the Marquis de Sade, far from his more extensive philosophical treatises, and for those who appreciate the intelligent and provocative prose of 18th-century authors. It is not a recommended work for readers looking for a romantic narrative or an exploration of conventional erotica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA playful and satirical vision of eroticism, offering an alternative to the author's more extensive philosophical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary testament to Sade's capacity for social criticism through humor and provocation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of short, agile stories that allow for an accessible and fragmented reading of his literary universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to understand the complexity of an author who continues to be a subject of controversy and study in contemporary culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: SADE, MARQUIS DE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: HERMIDA EDITORES S L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, EROTIC FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EL JARDIN DE EPICURO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 374 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"Erotic Tales\" is of interest both to scholars of 18th-century literature and to the curious reader looking for a gateway to Sade's work. The compilation stands out for showing a lesser-known facet of the author, where social criticism and humor prevail over the philosophical treatise. Its paperback format and the agility of the stories facilitate a reading that, without renouncing intellectual provocation, is more accessible than other works by the Marquis. It is a valuable proposal for those who wish to explore the complexity of an author who continues to challenge literary conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HERMIDA EDITORES S L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407143199067,"sku":"9788494176753","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849417675.jpg?v=1781847918","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494176753","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}