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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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Alexandra Vasti

John Michael Greer

Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned by

Thomas Smith

, this book from 1749 was at the center of two obscenity cases in Massachusetts.

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Mentioned by

John Michael Greer

in relation to a theory about the origins of Freemasonry.

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Mentioned by

Jess Zafarris

as an early example of English pornography.

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Discussed as an example of literary works that policed sexuality in early American history.

Rebecca L. Davis, "Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America" (Norton, 2024)

Mentioned by

Alexandra Vasti

as the author of Fanny Hill.

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Mentioned as an example of literary works that discuss sexuality in the early period.

Rebecca L. Davis, "Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America" (Norton, 2024)

Mentioned by

Kate Lister

for its description of selling virginities.

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Mentioned by

Rebecca Davis

as an example of a literary work used to police sexuality in the early period of American history.

Rebecca L. Davis, "Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America" (Norton, 2024)

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