Philosophy in the Boudoir: Or, the Immoral Mentors by Marquis de Sade

Philosophy in the Boudoir: Or, the Immoral Mentors

Marquis de Sade with Joachim Neugroschel (Translator), Tomer Hanuka (Illustrator), Joachim Neugroschel (Translator)

189 pages • first pub 1795 (editions)

fiction classics erotica literary dark reflective slow-paced

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Philosophy in the Bedroom accounts the lascivious education of a privileged young lady at the dawn of womanhood.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than...

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Moods

dark 69%
challenging 61%
adventurous 38%
funny 30%
reflective 30%
tense 23%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

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3.03

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