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Fanny Hill

Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
Book • 1748
Published in 1748, 'Fanny Hill' is a first-person narrative of a young woman's adventures in prostitution after losing her virginity.

The novel explores themes of sensuality and morality, featuring explicit descriptions of various sexual behaviors.

Despite its controversial nature, it remains a significant work in English literature, known for its elegant prose and historical impact on obscenity laws.

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Thomas Smith
, this book from 1749 was at the center of two obscenity cases in Massachusetts.
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Alexandra Vasti
as the author of Fanny Hill.
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John Michael Greer
in relation to a theory about the origins of Freemasonry.
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Jess Zafarris
as an early example of English pornography.
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Kate Lister
for its description of selling virginities.
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