Fanny Hill by John Cleland
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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- Published
- 1748
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Fanny Hill, Or Memoirs Of A Woman Of Pleasure
- Fanny Hill. Memoirs Of A Woman Of Pleasure
- Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
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