Venus in Furs by Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch
The novel explores the themes of love, dominance, submission, and power dynamics through the story of a man who becomes infatuated with a woman named Wanda. He convinces her to enter into a contract where he becomes her slave, allowing her to treat him in any way she pleases. Over time, the man's obsession with being humiliated and dominated leads him to a path of self-destruction as he grapples with his desires and the reality of his situation. The novel is a vivid portrayal of masochism and the complexities of human sexuality.
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