| Author |
Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von, 1835-1895 |
| Illustrator |
Buchholz, Fritz |
| Title |
Venus im Pelz
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Venus im Pelz" by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is a novella written in the late 19th century. This provocative work explores themes of love, power dynamics, and human suffering through the lens of a complex relationship between the protagonist, Severin, and the titular character, Venus. As an embodiment of sensuality and dominance, Venus serves as both object of desire and cruel mistress, inviting readers to question societal norms surrounding love and submission. The opening of the novella introduces readers to Severin, who is both enamored and intimidated by his idealized vision of Venus, depicted as a marble statue come to life. Initially portrayed in a dreamlike conversation with the goddess, Severin grapples with his feelings of admiration and fear, hinting at a tumultuous relationship built on power imbalances. The narrative further shifts to Severin's connection with Wanda, a woman who embodies the traits of the love goddess he worships, yet who challenges his understandings of desire and dominance. This complex interplay sets the stage for an exploration of the emotional and psychological tensions that characterize human relationships, particularly within the context of romantic and erotic themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Erotic stories
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| Subject |
Sadomasochism -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56156 |
| Release Date |
Dec 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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