The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover
The name of the Marquis de Sade is synonymous with the blackest corners of the human soul, a byword for all that is most foul in human conduct. In his bleak, claustrophobic universe, there is no God, no human affection, and no hope. This selection of his early writings, some making their first appearance in English in this new translation by David Coward, reveals the full range of Sade's sobering moods and considerable talents. This is a fully annotated edition including an introduction, a biographical study, and a history of the censorship of these writings.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
David Coward, Senior Lecturer in French, University of Leeds.
Language Notes:
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 019954042X
- ISBN 13 9780199540426
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages336
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 14.70
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales (Paperback)
Published by
Oxford University Press, Oxford
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The name of the Marquis de Sade is synonymous with the blackest corners of the human soul, a byword for all that is foulest in human conduct. In his bleak, claustrophobic universe, there is no God, no morality, no human affection, and no hope. Power is given to the strong, and the strong are murderers, torturers, and tyrants. No quarter is given; compassion is the virtue of the weak. Yet Sade was a man of savage intelligence who carried thephilosophy of the French Enlightenment to its logical extreme. His writings effectively release the individual from all social and moral constraint: for many, Sade is the Great Libertarian. TheVictorians considered him `Divine' and Apollinaire called him `the freest spirit'; the Surrealists recognised him as a founding father, and he is a key figure in the history of modernism and post-modernism. With Freud and Marx, Sade has been one of the crucial shaping influences on this century, and reactions to him continue to be extreme. But he has always been more talked about than read. This selection of his early writings, some making their first appearance in thisnew translation, reveals the full range of Sade's sobering moods and considerable talents. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest rangeof literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. The name of the Marquis de Sade is synonymous with the blackest corners of the human soul, a byword for all that is most foul in human conduct. In his bleak, claustrophobic universe, there is no God, no human affection, and no hope. This selection of his early writings, some making their first appearance in English in this new translation by David Coward, reveals the full range of Sade's sobering moods and considerable talents. This is a fully annotated edition including an introduction, a biographical study, and a history of the censorship of these writings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780199540426
Buy New
US$ 14.70
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780199540426
Buy New
US$ 14.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales
Published by
OUP OXFORD 2008-05-08, Oxford
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780199540426
Buy New
US$ 10.53
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press, USA
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # DADAX019954042X
Buy New
US$ 16.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales
Published by
Oxford University Press
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Seller Inventory # B9780199540426
Buy New
US$ 11.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales
Published by
Oxford Univ Pr
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 336 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __019954042X
Buy New
US$ 9.78
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford Paperbacks
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9780199540426-GDR
Buy New
US$ 11.10
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Softcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780199540426_new
Buy New
US$ 11.22
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # a33eb6093507587bea600425310bf6fd
Buy New
US$ 15.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales (Oxford World's Classics)
Published by
Oxford University Press
(2008)
ISBN 10: 019954042X
ISBN 13: 9780199540426
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk019954042Xxvz189zvxnew
Buy New
US$ 27.69
Convert currency