Angela Carter
The Sadeian Woman: an Exercise in Cultural History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844083770
- author:
- Angela Carter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown Book Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Adult & Erotic Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sadeian Woman by Angela Carter explores the darker aspects of human sexuality through the twisted imagination of philosopher and pornographer Marquis de Sade. With inventive genius, Carter transforms Sade's outrageous figments into symbols of our time, exposing the distorted nature of modern love and relationships. In this provocative work, Carter delves into the visceral world of our distorted desires, revealing a dazzling vision of love that defies conqueror and conquered. By reimagining the iconic characters of Hollywood sex goddesses, mothers and daughters, and the sacred shrines of sex and marriage, Carter strips away the veneer of societal norms to reveal the raw power of human emotion. Through her bold reinterpretation, Carter offers a searing critique of our societal expectations around love, sex, and relationships. This is a thought-provoking and unflinching exploration of the complexities of human desire, sure to challenge readers' assumptions about the nature of love and intimacy.
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