Sade, The Marquis de
Justine, or the Misfortunes of Virtue
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199572847
- author:
- Sade, The Marquis de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 1.5 x 19.5 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Justine, Or the Misfortunes of Virtue by The Marquis de Sade is a provocative and unflinching exploration of the human condition. This new translation, based on the original 1791 version, presents a stark and unapologetic portrayal of a young woman's descent into suffering at the hands of a society that values vice over virtue. Through Justine's tragic story, Sade critiques the notion of absolute good and evil, instead revealing a world where cruelty and violence triumph over compassion and empathy. With its extensive notes and introduction, this edition provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the novel's historical, literary, and philosophical context. For readers seeking a thought-provoking and unflinching exploration of the human experience, Justine, Or the Misfortunes of Virtue is a worthwhile read.
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