Virtue
“Virtue” by marquis de Sade, published by Hesperus in 2011, is a work that delves into the tumultuous relationship between two young lovers, Herman and Ernestine. This First Edition, comprising 115 pages, presents a narrative where the couple faces the relentless pursuits of libertines Count Oxtiern and Madame Scholtz. The story unfolds against a backdrop of moral dilemmas, exploring themes of desire and the consequences of transgression.
Readers will encounter a complex interplay of romance and historical context as the characters navigate their challenges. The narrative raises questions about the nature of virtue and vice, illustrating the lengths to which individuals will go to fulfill their desires. Through this dual storyline, the book offers a critique of class prejudice while engaging with the broader themes of fiction and literary exploration.
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Herman and the noble and proud Ernestine, two young lovers, find themselves confronted with a pair of libertines who will stop at nothing—not even the confines of the law—to assuage their desires. Count Oxtiern, villainous and dissolute, and his accomplice Madame Scholtz, a widow of lusty temperament, will shrink from nothing, no lie, no treachery is beneath them in their quest for sexual fulfillment. But does crime really never pay? Or can virtue vanquish vice? This pair of stories showcases his profound moral and social principles, and sets this elegant critique of class prejudice apart from being a mere pornographic episode.
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