Fanny Hill
Often with banned books the publication story is as interesting as the book itself, and Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, or Fanny Hill as it became known, is no exception. It was penned by John Cleland in 1748 while he was in debtor's prison in London. Considered "the first original English prose pornography," Fanny Hill was denounced for "corrupting the King's subjects," and once it was outlawed, it became a widely pirated book. This act would lead the trend that there's nothing better for sales than to get banned.
The story is written as a series of letters from the young Fanny Hill, who loses her parents at the age of 15 and is pushed into a life of lasciviousness. The actual contents of Fanny Hill might seem tame by today's standards, but what sets it apart is its delightful prose and well-wrought story line. So close your blinds and fire up the iPad for some Age of Enlightenment smut.
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Grace Mini
March 31, 2555
Fun to read
Sadiyah Marsh
March 24, 2013
Great book, but they need to change because it is sort of sending the wrong message.
Sarah Norris
March 13, 2013
I always wondered why this was banned! It was erotic without resorting to the vulgar, and very forward and controversial for its time. I like the happy ending too as I really didn't expect it; I imagined at first she was writing from prison or something!
Lily Figueroa
March 09, 2013
CHANGE THE COVER!!!!!!!!!!
Vincent Dipaola
February 24, 2013
The english language in all it's splendor
Alexis Fitzgerald
January 31, 2013
I liked it but what kind of cover is that
Anammir Zaynab
January 28, 2013
No need for the cover!!!!!
Decosta Ricks
December 11, 2012
Hghggghffdgy
Rachel Richardson
October 23, 2012
Great example of the style. In spite of the metaphorical flushes, it did get a bit repetitive toward the end. Some of of the earlier encounters were the best described. One could almost feel Fanny's pleasure.
Gagan Jain
October 10, 2012
Great book
Lin Li
September 23, 2012
Faaaaaaaaaancyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dana Gabra
September 02, 2012
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Lan Khuu
August 31, 2012
It say the s word but it good
Sudha Yadav
August 28, 2012
I wanted to read this for longtime enjoyed it a lot
Cat Smith
August 10, 2012
It's a great book for everyone
Brooke Borba
August 07, 2012
You really see erotica steppping down from literary ranks after reading this one.
Jacqueline Sekona
July 29, 2012
Liked it
Lorraine Guelker
July 26, 2012
I enjoyed reading this classic for the first time and then discussing it with my husband who actually read it in the 11th grade! That teacher was quite a forward thinker. Great book!
Ally Blanchard
July 26, 2012
This is so far a awesome story
Kevin Tate
July 25, 2012
Good
Mareka Broussard
July 25, 2012
Funny
Monica Montalbano
July 16, 2012
I loved the euphemisms, sometimes I couldn't believe what she was relaying, so I'd reread a bit, and yes that's what I thought she was saying! Very saucy, so glad I read it.
Gary Taryle
June 24, 2012
Cleland's book is deliciously erotic especially when one considers the impact it must have had on those 18th century moralists who were lucky enough to obtain a copy...
Ellen Seiders
June 20, 2012
More then I thought it would be. Very erotic and well written. I can see why it was banned in it's day.
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June 15, 2012
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Kayla Reyes
June 01, 2012
Erotic and enjoyable.
Kelly M
May 21, 2012
Beautifully written and a very enjoyable read . Highly recommend x
Donna Bass
May 18, 2012
Quick erotic read..
Nicole Conran
April 27, 2012
For me it was erotic and definitely worth reading :)
Hailey Mccormack
April 14, 2012
Hailey McCormack
Bev Gall
April 08, 2012
What a life she led
Anne Hockenbrouch
February 10, 2012
This was not what I expected. This is pretty graphic erotica.
Rea Galang
February 04, 2012
Very stimulating
Saffron Blyth
January 13, 2012
F
Iain Massey
December 13, 2011
Beautiful prose, sexy but not gross, one of the best.
Emily Clapp
December 06, 2011
You wind up caring about Fanny, and the "racy" bits are lighthearted. If you like this I also suggest Moll Flanders
Israel Anschel
November 26, 2011
Good
Meta Lhaid
September 21, 2011
This book was considered inflammatory and obscene back in the day, so of course it became an instant best seller. The language is elegant and the sex scenes are vigorous without resorting to vulgarity. This is a classic piece of erotica and if you enjoy this genre, I
Jayden Yoppolo
January 03, 0024
Very delitful