Report: "Markiz de Sad — 120 dana Sodome" (PDF)

Title and author

• Original title: "Les 120 Journées de Sodome" (The 120 Days of Sodom)
• Author: Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (commonly: Marquis de Sade)

Detailed Overview of "120 Days of Sodom"

"120 Days of Sodom" is a novel that pushes the boundaries of erotic literature. The story takes place during the Reign of Terror in France and follows four wealthy libertines who isolate themselves in a castle with a large collection of victims, mostly young women, whom they subject to every imaginable form of sexual cruelty and torture. The narrative is presented as a series of tales told by four storytellers, each trying to outdo the others in inventing the most horrific and perverse scenarios.

Legacy and Influence

The Marquis de Sade's "120 Days of Sodom": A Critical Analysis