About the Author

Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (2 June 1740 -- 2 December 1814) was a French aristocrat, revolutionary politician, philosopher, and writer famous for his libertine sexuality and lifestyle. He is best known for his erotic works, which combined philosophical discourse with pornography, depicting sexual fantasies with an emphasis on violence, criminality, and blasphemy. He is among the world's most famous authors.