Letters from Prison
Letters from Prison by Marquis De Sade, published by Harvill in 2000, presents a collection of correspondence written during his lengthy imprisonment. This edition, comprising 401 pages in English, reveals the thoughts and emotions of Sade as he navigates his confinement. The letters are primarily addressed to his wife and mother-in-law, alongside other friends and adversaries, showcasing his passionate and often contentious views on society, religion, and morality.
Readers will find in these letters a candid exploration of Sade’s profound insights and opinions, reflecting his complex personality and enduring influence on modern thought and literature. The correspondence captures his indignant and self-justifying tone, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of a literary figure who has sparked considerable debate and discussion. Through this collection, Sade articulates his perspectives on various topics, making it a significant addition to the genres of biography, autobiography, and literary collections.
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The Marquis de Sade spent more than half his adult life behind bars. In prison he produced most of his major writing including the infamous 120 Days of Sodom and Philosophy in the Bedroom. His books were either banned or heavily censored. Letters from Prison, only discovered in 1948, are written principally to his beloved (and devoted) wife and to his hated mother-in-law, Madame la Pr’sidente de Montreuil, who put him in jail to preserve the good name of her family, as well as to other friends and enemies. Impassioned, angry, caustic, indignant, pleading, self-justifying, Sade gives vent in these letters to his most profound and profane thoughts and opinions. They offer brilliant and original insights into society, religion, morals, politics and into the minds and motivations of men and women. Letters from Prison is the most candid portrait we have of a man who, two centuries after his death, is an enduring influence on modern thought and literature.
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