John Cleland

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Eighteenth century erotic narrative notable for voice, censorship history, and the rise of modern prose.

1709 – 1789 · United Kingdom  |  1 book  |  Popular now: Fanny Hill


John Cleland was an English novelist best known for his fictional Fanny Hill whose eroticism led to his arrest. James Boswell called him "a sly, old malcontent".

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CANDID PROSE AND CULTURAL HISTORY IN 2025

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John Cleland is a case study in how societies police desire and how narrative voice can be candid without blur. Beyond scandal, the book reveals markets, manners, and moral panic in sharp relief. Read it today as cultural history and to discuss freedom, taste, and the line between privacy and print.

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# 142


PUBLISHED
07-12-2023


BOOKS AVAILABLE
1


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2879