"Fanny Hill, or Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, is an erotic novel by John Cleland, first published in 1748. The story is narrated through a series of letters written by Frances 'Fanny' Hill, a young woman who recounts her tumultuous journey from innocence to sexual awakening in 18th-century London. After the death of her parents, Fanny, originally from a small village near Liverpool, is persuaded by a family friend to seek employment in London.
However, upon arrival, she is abandoned and soon finds herself working as a maid for Mrs. Brown, who runs a brothel. Fanny's naivety leads her into a world filled with sexual exploits and complex relationships. She initially resists becoming a prostitute but is drawn into various encounters that awaken her desires.Throughout the novel, Fanny experiences love and betrayal, particularly with a young nobleman named Charles, who becomes her lover. Their relationship is complicated when Charles is sent away, prompting Fanny to navigate life as a kept woman and later as a full-fledged prostitute to survive. The narrative explores themes of female sexuality, societal hypocrisy, and the quest for genuine connection amidst a backdrop of eroticism."
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Dive into the scandalous life of Fanny Hill. This unvarnished memoir, a literary sensation since the 18th century, chronicles her journey from poverty to a world of opulent pleasure houses. Brace yourself for her frank and intimate confessions as she details her experiences in a world hidden from polite society. Be prepared for a journey of desire, seduction, and the intricate dance of power within the luxurious brothels of London. This audiobook, 'Memoirs of Fanny Hill,' is a candid exploration of human sexuality, but be warned, it's not for the faint of heart."
"L'initiation de Fanny et de son épanouissement érotique.
Après avoir quitté le village de son enfance, Fanny l'orpheline a bientôt fait commerce de son corps. Ses Mémoires racontent son initiation au plaisir puis la félicité d'un véritable épanouissement érotique."
"Audiolibro narrado en castellano. Escrita por el novelista John Cleland , la novela fue prohibida a las dos semanas de su publicación y circuló de forma clandestina hasta que se permitió su edición. Considerada como la primera prosa pornográfica inglesa y la primera pornografía que usa la forma de novela, es uno de los libros más perseguidos y censurados de la historia. La novela consta de dos cartas largas (que aparecen como los volúmenes I y II de la edición original) escritas por Frances “Fanny Hill”, a un conocido anónimo identificado solo como “Señora”. Fanny ha sido convencida para que relate las “etapas escandalosas” de su vida anterior. Cuenta su historia, una campesina de quince años que, tras la muerte de sus padres, viaja a Londres, donde es acogida en un burdel. Desde ese momento, su vida como pupila en distintos burdeles y como amante de varios hombres le permite mejorar su estatus social, disfrutar al máximo del placer y conocer el amor romántico."
"Les lettres de Fanny Hill prônent non seulement le libertinage - elles sont immorales – mais elles dépeignent également d'une manière efficace les mœurs anglaises du XVIIIe siècle. Au-delà du charme érotique de l'ouvrage, cette minutieuse chronique permet au lecteur de comprendre la vie dans le Londres de ce siècle.
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"Following the death of her parents, a young and innocent Fanny Hill travels to London to find work. She has barely arrived, however, when she is lured into a brothel and has a sexual experience with another woman. A costumer gets her out of there and becomes her lover, but a whole new world has opened to Fanny, who sets out to explore all the pleasures her body has in store for her.
Considered the first prose pornography ‘Fanny Hill - Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure’ (1748) is one of the most prosecuted and banned books of all time. It has often been quoted in popular culture, in Tom Lehrer’s song 'Smut' and in an episode of ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circis’ to name a couple.
LUST Classics is a collection of erotic literary classics. Although some of their content can appear controversial, these titles have been selected due to their historical importance within the field of erotic literature."
"AUDIOLIBRO EN CATALAN.
Novela clásica de la literatura erótica, Fanny Hill: Memorias de una mujer de placer concilia la narración sensual y la fábula moralista en los recuerdos de una joven inglesa que, de burdel en burdel y de amante en amante, va aprendiendo los secretos de la vida y del sexo, a la vez que experimenta, unas veces con placer y otras con dolor, las diferentes formas y posibilidades de la relación amorosa
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John Cleland (1709 – 1789) fue un novelista inglés, conocido por escribir Fanny Hill."
"One of the most prosecuted and banned books in history.
The classic novel of a young girl's exploration of physical pleasures.
Young Fanny Hill is tricked into a life of prostitution, but she quickly learns the power of her own body as she learns the ways of physical passion. She soon escapes her fate for the loving arms of a wealthy young man, but misadventure and fate conspire to keep her from domestic bliss. Instead, Fanny discovers that sex need not be just for love; that it can be had for pleasure. She then sets out to explore those pleasures in as wide a variety as she can. With old men and young, and women as well; in positions of power, and situations where she has none; either watching or participating, Fanny's journey through the realms of sexual pleasure is a literary tour-de-force."
"One of the most prosecuted and banned books in history.
The classic novel of a young girl's exploration of physical pleasures.
Young Fanny Hill is tricked into a life of prostitution, but she quickly learns the power of her own body as she learns the ways of physical passion. She soon escapes her fate for the loving arms of a wealthy young man, but misadventure and fate conspire to keep her from domestic bliss. Instead, Fanny discovers that sex need not be just for love; that it can be had for pleasure. She then sets out to explore those pleasures in as wide a variety as she can. With old men and young, and women as well; in positions of power, and situations where she has none; either watching or participating, Fanny's journey through the realms of sexual pleasure is a literary tour-de-force."
"Fanny Hill, one of the most popular novels of the 18th century, traces the rise of its heroine from prostitution to middle-class respectability. Condemned in its own time on grounds of indecency, the book was the subject of several lawsuits until as recently as the 1960s. For today's reader, the work holds as much fascination as when it was first published, not only as the foremost example of English erotic fiction, but also as a literary classic in its own right.
One of the most popular books of the eighteenth century, with several editions appearing at the same time. It is also one of the most prosecuted and banned books in history.
Clare Corbett's lively recording breathes life into this controversial classic. Her previous Naxos AudioBooks credits include the erotic classics Pamela, Shamela and Venus and Adonis."
"Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure was one of the most banned and censored books in the history of literature. John Cleland (a contrary man of letters, prone to boasting and getting into trouble with the law) wrote it while he was in Fleet debtor's prison. First published in 1748 and withdrawn within a year, it was not legally republished until 100 years later. Widely considered to be the first example of literary erotica and a stylistic tour de force, with its combination of charm, daring, and love of pleasure."
"Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (1749) was the first widely-read English novel in the genre “Erotica.” It was written by John Cleland as he was serving hard time at a debtor’s prison in London. Over the centuries, the novel has been repeatedly banned by authorities, assuring its preeminent role in the history of the ongoing struggle against censorship of free expression.
Until Fanny Hill, previous heroines had conducted their amorous liaisons “off-stage.” Any erotic misadventures were described euphemistically. As women who had gone astray, they always repented, which made even their most outrageous dalliances somehow suitable for a moralistic readership. The protagonist of Fanny Hill, however, never repented a single moment of her sexual exploits … quite the contrary! And with Fanny, the devil is in the details, realistically described. (Summary by Denny Mike)"
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