The Memoirs of Fanny Hill (eBook, ePUB) - Cleland, John
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John Cleland's 'The Memoirs of Fanny Hill' is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of sexuality, desire, and morality in 18th-century England. Cleland's explicit and sensual writing style challenges societal norms of the time, making this novel a controversial yet influential piece of literature. The narrative follows the life of Fanny Hill, a young woman who enters the world of prostitution and experiences a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation. Cleland's bold and explicit descriptions of intimate encounters push the boundaries of traditional literature, providing readers…mehr

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John Cleland's 'The Memoirs of Fanny Hill' is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of sexuality, desire, and morality in 18th-century England. Cleland's explicit and sensual writing style challenges societal norms of the time, making this novel a controversial yet influential piece of literature. The narrative follows the life of Fanny Hill, a young woman who enters the world of prostitution and experiences a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation. Cleland's bold and explicit descriptions of intimate encounters push the boundaries of traditional literature, providing readers with a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the complexities of human desire. The novel is considered a classic of erotic literature, showcasing Cleland's skill in crafting a story that is both provocative and poignant.
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John Cleland (1709 1789) was an English novelist, most famousand infamousas the author of the erotic novel Fanny Hill: or, the Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure.He was born in Kingston upon Thames in Surrey but grew up in London, where his father was first an officer in the British Army and then a civil servant; he was also a friend to Alexander Pope, and Lucy Cleland was a friend or acquaintance of both Pope, Viscount Bolingbroke, Chesterfield, and Horace Walpole. The family possessed good finances and moved among the finest literary and artistic circles of London.Cleland entered Westminster School in 1721, but he left or was expelled in 1723. His departure was not for financial reasons, but whatever misbehavior or allegation had led to his departure is unknown. Historian J. H. Plumb speculates that Cleland's puckish and quarrelsome nature was to blame, but, whatever caused Cleland to leave, he entered the British East India Company after leaving school. He began as a soldier and worked his way up into the civil service of the company and lived in Bombay from 1728 to 1740. He returned to London when recalled by his dying father. Upon William's death, the estate went to Lucy for administration. She, in turn, did not choose to support John.