Publisher's Synopsis

Fanny Hill is a novel written by John Cleland in 1748. The book is considered a classic of erotic literature and tells the story of a young girl named Fanny Hill who moves to London to work as a prostitute. The novel is written in a first-person narrative and follows Fanny's experiences as she navigates the world of sex work in 18th century London. Throughout the book, Fanny encounters a variety of men and women, from wealthy aristocrats to lowly streetwalkers. She experiences both pleasure and pain, and the novel explores themes of sexuality, desire, and power. While Fanny Hill was controversial when it was first published, it has since become a celebrated work of literature. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of sex and sexuality, as well as its frank portrayal of the realities of sex work in 18th century England. Overall, Fanny Hill is a provocative and thought-provoking novel that challenges readers to consider their own attitudes towards sex and morality.Additional proofing provided by Eben Visher. The notorious work by author John Cleland. Not a book for children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161431063
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 178
Weight: 526g
Height: 177mm
Width: 253mm
Spine width: 10mm