The Gothic Tales of the Marquis de Sade

Thank you Pushkin Press and Netgalley for the ARC!

TWs: Incest, sexual content

Going into this book without knowing much about Marquis de Sade, it was an interesting way to explore his writing, the contents, and how he explored various concepts like morality, sexual desires, human nature, and philosophies.

The first story, Eugenie de Franval, was the longest of the eight short stories, about 40% of the book, followed by others of various stories. They explore similar concepts through 18th-century writing.

It was interesting to read this and then research about him afterward. I would suggest it, but please know that it can be triggering.