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The Way of a Man with a Maid

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Availability:In StockContributor:Anonymous, Mint Editions (Contribution by)Series:Mint Editions--Reading PleasurePublish date:2021-06-08Pages:202
Language:EnglishPublisher:Mint EditionsISBN-13:9781513290911ISBN-10:1513290916UPC:9781513290911Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Erotica, World LiteratureBook Topic:Historical, EnglandSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.41 inchesWeight:0.4299Product ID:SC3J0ZAY42

The Way of a Man with a Maid (1908) is an erotic novel. Published anonymously, The Way of a Man with a Maid has long attracted controversy for its graphic depiction of rape, abuse, and incest, and continues to be read today as an important example of popular British erotica of the early twentieth century. Alternating between descriptions of sadomasochistic sex, the narrator's vindictive interior monologue, and a dark humor woven throughout, The Way of a Man with a Maid provides insight into the sexual fantasies of men from a bygone era. "I, the man, will not take up the time of my readers by detailing the circumstances under which Alice, the maid, roused in me the desire for vengeance which resulted in the way I adopted and which I am about to relate. Suffice it then to say that Alice cruelly and unjustifiably jilted me! In my bitterness of spirit, I swore that if I ever had an opportunity of getting hold of her, I would make her voluptuous person recompense me for my disappointment..." Casting himself as a sworn enemy of womankind, Jack, a jaded English gentleman, roams the streets in search of women to corrupt. As his power grows, increasing his circle of accomplices, he performs more daring-and often more disturbing-sexual acts. This graphic exploration of taboo, torture, and desire remains an important text in the history of erotica and obscenity laws, pushing the boundaries of Edwardian society while continuing to challenge our own. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Way of a Man with a Maid is a classic work of erotica reimagined for modern readers.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Mint EditionsISBN-13:9781513290911ISBN-10:1513290916UPC:9781513290911Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Erotica, World LiteratureBook Topic:Historical, EnglandSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.41 inchesWeight:0.4299Product ID:SC3J0ZAY42
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Written by an anonymous author, The Way of a Man with a Maid (1908) is a popular erotic novel published in England. Adapted for film several times, this story of sadomasochism continues to attract controversy for its portrayal of taboos such as incest, rape, and predatory behavior.

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