Sublime of Flagellation (Classic Reprint): In Letters from Lady Termagant Flaybum, of Birch-Grove, to Lady Harriet Tickletail, of Bumfiddle-Hall; In ... in French and English (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explores love, social satire, and daring modern manners through witty letters and a provocative tale. A collected collection of letters and a bilingual tale in French and English, this edition pairs playful intrigue with sharp observation of romance and constraint.

The book presents a mix of correspondence and dramatic narrative that centers on flirtation, discipline, and social performance. It uses humor and sensation to examine how taste, power, and desire unfold in intimate exchanges, making it a window into a bygone era’s obsessions and wit.

• Epistolary storytelling that channels character voice across flirtation, correction, and consent.


• Interwoven scenes of social performance, marriage, and power dynamics in a satirical tone.


• An introduced tale, La Coquette Chatie, presented in both French and English.


• Historical flavor and translation alongside playful, provocative dialogue.

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