John Cleland
John Cleland was an English novelist best known for his controversial novel 'Fanny Hill: or, the Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure'.
Books
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1. Fanny Hill
Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
This novel tells the story of a young girl named Fanny Hill who is orphaned at 15 and moves to London where she gets involved in a life of prostitution. The narrative is a series of letters to an unknown woman, detailing her experiences and adventures in explicit detail. Despite the hardships she endures, including exploitation, imprisonment, and heartbreak, Fanny remains optimistic and maintains a sense of innocence throughout the novel.
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