Sade, Marquis de
The 120 Days of Sodom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781604594188
- author:
- Sade, Marquis de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wilder Publications, Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The 120 Days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade is a provocative and disturbing novel that explores themes of power, control, and exploitation. Written during his imprisonment in the Bastille, this work is a deeply personal and intense account of four wealthy men who subject 24 young victims to physical and psychological torture. The manuscript was lost during the storming of the Bastille, an event that would have been devastating for de Sade, who reportedly wept tears of blood over its loss. This book remains a testament to his unflinching vision and writing style, which continues to shock and disturb readers to this day. Published in 2008, The 120 Days of Sodom is a work of fiction that explores the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of unchecked power.