The 120 Days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade
The book is an explicit and controversial work that explores themes of sexual perversion and cruelty. The narrative follows four wealthy, libertine men who lock themselves in a remote castle with a harem of 46 victims, including men, women, and children. Over the course of 120 days, they engage in a series of escalating debaucheries, meticulously documented by the men. The story is a study of the darkest corners of human nature, presenting an unflinching and graphic portrayal of sexual violence.
The 1614th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1904
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- varies
- Words
- 150,000
- Original Language
- French
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- 321st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)