Casanova’s Histoire de ma vie

Giacomo Casanova (1725 – 1798), the infamous 18th-century Venetian adventurer, is synonymous with seduction, intrigue, and a life lived on the edge. His memoir, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is more than just a recounting of romantic conquests—it’s a vivid window into the Enlightenment era, brimming with wit, audacity, and a touch of roguish charm. For readers of this blog, this literary … Continue reading Casanova’s Histoire de ma vie

Thérèse Philosophe

Thérèse Philosophe (Therese the Philosopher) is a 1748 French novel ascribed to Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d’Argens, or, according to a minority opinion, Denis Diderot and others. It has been chiefly regarded as a pornographic novel, which accounts for its massive sales in 18th-century France.  For all of its printed debauchery, the work has some philosophical merit in its underlying concepts. Between the more graphically adult sections of the novel, philosophical … Continue reading Thérèse Philosophe

Venus in Fur

The story Venus in Furs (originally Venus im Pelz) is a tale that quickens the heart of many FemDom enthusiasts. The book was written by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch and is his most famous work. The story is part of a series titled Das Vermächtniß Kains (The Legacy of Cain). Venus in Furs was included in Love, the first part of this series, published in 1870.Various … Continue reading Venus in Fur

Dresseuses D’Hommes

Dresseuses d’Hommes: Dialogues Intimes by Florence Fulbert was published in 1931 by Jean Fort’s Collection des Orties Blanches in Paris, a series known for specializing in erotic literature, particularly focusing on flagellation and female domination themes. Published during the interwar period in France, Dresseuses d’Hommes reflects the underground erotic literature culture of the time, which often pushed boundaries of social norms under the guise of … Continue reading Dresseuses D’Hommes