Venus in Furs
by Leopold Ritter von Sacher-Masoch
Taste attributes: dramasexpsychologicalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavylinearenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiptroubled leads
Boxlist takeExpect a morally murky, original novel, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Open Library rating
3.6 / 5
8 ratings
About This Book
"A shocking exploration of masochism, narcissism, and sexual power, Venus in Furs brought instant notoriety to its author for its unprecedented portrayal of a man who passionately makes himself the slave of the woman he loves.
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- Author
- Leopold Ritter von Sacher-Masoch
- Published
- 1870
- Pages
- 199
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- Open Library
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