Quote by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

This edition brings together two distinct but related texts. The first is Venus in Furs, a novel by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch that explores themes of power, submission, and desire through the story of a man who enters a contractual relationship with a woman he calls Venus. The second part comprises the letters exchanged between Sacher-Masoch and Emilie Mataja, a writer and translator. These letters provide a documentary glimpse into the author's personal and professional life, including his literary ambitions and his interactions with contemporaries. Together, the novel and correspondence offer a layered view of the author's creative world and the cultural milieu of late 19th-century Europe. more