Madame De Sade by Yukio Mishima
A Play in Two Acts
Set in 18th-century France, the story delves into the tumultuous life of Renée de Sade, the wife of the notorious Marquis de Sade. Through a series of conversations among six women, the play explores themes of loyalty, morality, and the nature of love as Renée grapples with her husband's scandalous reputation and imprisonment. As the women discuss the impact of the Marquis's libertine lifestyle on their lives, Renée's steadfast devotion is tested, revealing the complexities of her character and the societal constraints of the time. The narrative examines the conflict between personal desire and societal expectations, ultimately questioning the true nature of freedom and fidelity.
- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Japanese
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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