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Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von
1835
1895
Sacher-Masoch, Ritter von (Leopold)
Sacher-Masosch, Leopold, Ritter von
Von Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter
Sacher-Masoch, Leopold von
Savage, Fernanda
Venus im Pelz. English
Venus in Furs
Translation of Venus im Pelz
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Avinash Kothare, Tom Allen, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"Venus in Furs" by Ritter von Leopold Sacher-Masoch is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of desire, power dynamics in relationships, and explores the concept of masochism through its protagonist, Severin, who becomes enthralled with a woman named Wanda, who embodies both beauty and cruelty. The opening of the novel introduces us to Severin’s complex desires and his fascination with a marble statue of Venus, which symbolizes his longing for a cruel yet beautiful woman. Through a dream sequence, Severin converses with a personified Venus, expressing his frustration with contemporary views on love and relationships. We also meet Wanda, whose personality intrigues Severin but also poses a challenge to his notions of love and possession. Their dynamic hints at a tumultuous exploration of love where power and submission play vital roles, setting the stage for Severin's evolving relationship with Wanda as he desires to navigate his fantasies regarding domination and submission. The rich description and complex character interactions invite readers to reflect on the natures of affection, control, and the depths of human psychology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Erotic stories
Sadomasochism -- Fiction
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Erotic Fiction
Browsing: Literature
Browsing: Sexuality & Erotica
Browsing: Fiction
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