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Story Of O by Pauline Reage (Paperback, 1976)
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Before 50 Shades of Grey, there was Story of O... Shocking and dangerously sexy, this famous story of love, dominance and submission is one of the most erotic novels of all time. Read it if you dare. The classic French erotic bestseller that preceded Fifty Shades of Grey A beautiful young French woman, known only as 'O', is taken by her lover Rene to a splendid mansion near Paris. Here, she is initiated into an elite secret society, where she must learn to serve the sexual fantasies of Rene and his fellow members. But she must also explore the nature of her own darkest desires - and confront just how far she is willing to go for love.Product Identifiers
PublisherTransWorld LTD
ISBN-139780552089302
eBay Product ID (ePID)87920150
Product Key Features
Book TitleStory of O
AuthorPauline Reage
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBooks
Publication Year1976
GenreAdult & Erotic
Number of Pages288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width127mm
Item Weight199g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorPauline Reage
Series TitleStory of O
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 14 Aug, 2016
"Before Fifty Shades..." No, no comparison whatsoever
I have noticed Corgi, the publisher, is now pitching this book under the copy of "Before 'Fifty Shades of Grey', there was Story of O... " and change the jacket to something similar to that of "Grey". I know, but comparing this book to that, just because both involves S&M sex, is like comparing Harry Potter to Macbeth because both features witches. Admittedly that is too kind to "O" (but not too harsh to "Grey") One is a serious piece of literature in which the author poses serious and disturbing questions about female sexuality. The other is a "chic lit" under the guise of racy lingerie, ultimately little different from Mills and Boon. The heroine speaks like a privately educated young British woman you see everyday. A man and woman meet and fornicate. That is all "Grey"has got to say. In there, man and woman are equal human species with different genitals. In "O" men and women are treated as different species mentally and physically, and one is superior. There lies this extraordinary world. Let me expand why "O" is a serious piece of work. Long before the author came out, reading public had ruled out any possibility that author was a man masquerading as "Pauline". The author's obsession with living space: pieces of furniture (shape and size of a hassock etc), colours, fabric (sensation of leather seat to naked skin etc) meant that this extraordinary nightmarish realm was only created by a woman. Even though most of us don't understand what do the sentences such as "terror" had strange "sweetness" and the more O was enslaved, the more she felt she was "ennobled" really mean, they show a glimpse of female psychology we didn't know it exist. For modern readers, there may be too much musings going on and the heroine is too sedate and passive for their liking (unlike the "modern" "Grey" heroine). It is a fantasy, but it is a female fantasy where the heroine finds inexplicable joy in complete submission to her lover, and it is an accomplished form of art. "Grey" is a titillation and nothing more. If you liked "50 Shades", don't come in here. This is strictly for adults.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Apr, 2019
An excellent read.
Ive only begun reasing this book as it was recommended by a good friend. It's so hard to put down. Some of the sentence structure can be difficult to understand but it doesn't stop you wanting to continue. It's a sexy read but not Porn. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting an escape from reality for a while.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Oct, 2019
Very disappointing
Very niche subject matter written in a strange, pseudo Victorian style which does not enhance the reading experience. Book is obviously famous or infamous and is purported to be written by a woman but, to me, it is a totally male orientated fantasy of domination and sadomasochism and, for me, not at all erotic and, at sixty pages in, I doubt very much if I will finish it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Jun, 2022
A good read
A well written book about relationships. I thought it would be smutty but it is very well written.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Dec, 2024
Having not read this since my student da...
Having not read this since my student days, am looking forward to rereading this. Nice cover and good condition. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Dec, 2018
Fifty shades stronger
Replacing a book I lost years ago ,Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jun, 2024
Nice book thanks
Nice book thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 May, 2021
Awesome book
Absolutely fantastic book and I couldn’t put it down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Sep, 2023
first class
classicVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
