{"title":"Pauline Reage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnne Cécile Desclos was a French literary critic, journalist, and novelist who wrote under the pen names Dominique Aury and Pauline Réage. She is best known for her erotic novel Story of O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-story-of-o","title":"The Story of O","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst edition of The Story of O by Pauline Reage. First impression. Medium format hardback in near fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eStory of O \u003c\/em\u003eis a 1954 erotic novel written by French writer Anne Desclos under the pen name Pauline Réage. Explicit and intense in tone, the work centers on the sexual life and fantasies of O, who engages in sadomasochistic play with her lover and several other figures, both men and women. At the time the novel was written, women in Europe faced an atmosphere that was repressive both sexually and professionally, leading many to assume the work was written by a man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauline Reage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831179850110,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/files\/the-story-of-o-1397391.jpg?v=1773753319"},{"product_id":"the-story-of-o-1","title":"The Story of O","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first impression of The Story of O by Pauline Reage. Small format softcover in fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Story of O\" by Pauline Réage is a provocative exploration of submission and erotic power dynamics, centered around O, a woman who willingly surrenders to her lover's desires in 1950s Paris. The narrative delves into O's transformation through rigorous BDSM training, her complex relationships with her lovers René and Sir Stephen, and the profound implications of her submission. The novel challenges conventional notions of love, identity, and freedom, offering a stark examination of the intricacies of human devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauline Reage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57565678535038,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/files\/the-story-of-o-8051738.jpg?v=1781899218"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/collections\/pauline-reage-1246326.png?v=1773755509","url":"https:\/\/www.setantabooks.com\/en-us\/collections\/pauline-reage.oembed","provider":"Setanta Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}