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Marquis de Sade


 

Donatien Alphonse François de Sade, better known as the Marquis de Sade (pronounced "saad"; June 2, 1740December 2, 1814), was a French aristocrat and writer of philosophy-laden and often violent pornography, as well as some strictly philosophical works; much of his writing was done while in prison. His name is the source of the word sadism.

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Marquis - June 2 - 1740 - December 2 - 1814 - French - Pornography - Philosophical - Sadism

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~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Early life
Scandal and imprisonment
Literary works
Return to freedom
Imprisoned again, return to Charenton, and death
Appraisal
Plays
Films
External links

 

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