“Sade's ultimate achievement was to make sex the choicest expression of obscene cruelty and absolute, despotic power.”
Quote by David Coward
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The Misfortunes of Virtue and Other Early Tales
This compilation brings together a series of early short tales that delve into the complexities of virtue and its consequences. The stories within reflect on the challenges and misfortunes that individuals face when striving to embody virtuous qualities. more
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