{"product_id":"gothic-tales-9781805330639","title":"Gothic Tales","description":"\u003cb\u003e8 chilling short stories that straddle the line between horror and erotica, full of passion and intrigue, from legendary 18th century Parisian aristocrat, the Marquis de Sade \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Ghouls and fiends, hapless femmes and dastardly villains; de Sade could weave a good gothic tale\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/i\u003e (Glasgow) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNotorious for erotic novels that use satire and social critique to challenge the aristocracy in Pre-revolutionary France, his sexual transgressive work made his name unmentionable in civilized circles. Writing about Enlightenment philosophy as much as he does about incest and adultery, de Sade's fiction delves deep into the darkest recesses of the human psyche and remains as relevant to our society as it was to his own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrumming with devious fantasies and dangerous liaisons, these gothic stories lay bare the transgressive desires of his unforgettable characters. As good behaviour gives way to wicked impulse, each finely crafted tale reveals an uncomfortable truth about human nature, from a pitch-black social comedy exposing the hypocrisies of the church to a drama-laden deep dive into adultery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInfamous for spending decades in prison and condemned by Parisian society, de Sade's writing provocatively challenges the morality of day, introducing through these stories a lawless locale of vice and freedom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a provocative introduction from translator Margaret Crossland, \u003ci\u003eGothic Tales\u003c\/i\u003e provides a tantalizing entry point, showcasing Sade's gift as both a moralist and a humorist through classic stories including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Eugenie de Franval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Horse-Chestnut Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Chastised Husband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Florville and Courval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Husband who Played Priest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Emilie de Tourville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Room for Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Self-Made Cuckold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Marquis de Sade\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Paris in 1740 and served as a cavalry officer in the Seven Years War. His debauched life led to long periods of imprisonment, during which much of his work was written. The revolution freed him and he became a zealous revolutionary; however the publication of such works as Justine and La Philosophie dans la boudoir resulted in his renewed imprisonment and in 1803 he was declared insane and committed to the asylum at Charenton, where he died in 1814. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Crosland\u003c\/b\u003e was an English literary biographer and translator. Born in Shropshire, Crosland wrote biographies of Colette, Jon Coteau, Simone de Beauvoir and Edith Piaf, and translated works by writers include Marquis de Sade, Emile Zola, Edmond de Goncourt and Cesare Pavese.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pushkin Press Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895260549394,"sku":"9781805330639","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd9307b9-5c18-48ca-8a62-dc42bd1040ea.jpg?v=1738268865","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gothic-tales-9781805330639","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}