Memoirs of Fanny Hill: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Memoirs of Fanny Hill by John Cleland — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Memoirs of Fanny Hill was written in debtor's prison in 1784 and was the first modern erotic novel in English. A young woman, Fanny Hill, is forced by poverty to go into service, but is tricked into becoming a prostitute instead. She is then saved by her love, only to have his jealous father send him from the country some months later. She moves from one lover to the next, gaining maturity with each encounter, and nearing her...happy ending.
Quick facts about Memoirs of Fanny Hill
- Title: Memoirs of Fanny Hill
- Author: John Cleland
- First published: 1749
- Genre: fiction, prostitutes, english erotic stories
- OpenLibrary ID: OL848436W
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Memoirs of Fanny Hill by John Cleland is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Memoirs of Fanny Hill about?
Memoirs of Fanny Hill was written in debtor's prison in 1784 and was the first modern erotic novel in English.
Who wrote Memoirs of Fanny Hill?
Memoirs of Fanny Hill was written by John Cleland.
When was Memoirs of Fanny Hill published?
Memoirs of Fanny Hill was first published in 1749.
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