The Sadeian Woman (Virago 50Th Anniversary Edition) by Angela Carter in Paperback

Within the pages of this book, lies a world where sexuality is seen as power. In the words of philosopher and pornographer, the Marquis de Sade, this tone is one of intellectual relish, rationality, refinement, and wit. As described by the New Statesman, Angela Carter's work is a mix of humor, sensuality, terror, and brutality. She was a master at blurring boundaries and breaking rules, as stated by Gaby Wood in the Independent. In this world, where tenderness is false and every bed is a minefield, Sade's infamous characters are given new life by Carter's genius. From Hollywood's sex symbols to mother-daughter relationships, from pornography to the sacredness of sex and marriage, nothing is safe from Carter's sharp and revealing eye. Her exploration of our distorted sexuality is both disturbing and enlightening, offering a captivating vision of love that defies traditional notions of conqueror and conquered.