Author |
Mirabeau, Honoré-Gabriel de Riqueti, comte de, 1749-1791 |
Title |
Ma conversion; ou le libertin de qualité
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Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Daniel Fromont
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Summary |
"Ma conversion; ou le libertin de qualité" by Mirabeau is an erotic novel written in the late 18th century. This provocative work explores themes of sexuality and moral ambiguity through the eyes of the narrator, who navigates a world filled with temptation and debauchery. The narrative promises to delve into the complexities of human desire, societal expectations, and the pursuit of pleasure, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by human nature and erotic literature. At the start of the novel, the narrator addresses a character named Monsieur Satan, reflecting on his past and the influence of wickedness during his formative years. He reveals a hedonistic lifestyle, filled with encounters with various women and financial transactions tied to his sexual exploits. As he observes the changing landscape of vice around him, he contemplates a shift toward virtue, albeit humorously tinged with his ongoing carnal desires. The opening portion sets the tone for a satirical and candid exploration of lust, revealing the protagonist's internal conflict between indulgence and a newly discovered craving for respectability, typical of the libertine literature of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
French |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Subject |
French fiction -- 18th century
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Subject |
Erotic stories, French
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
26808 |
Release Date |
Oct 7, 2008 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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