Screening the Marquis de Sade : pleasure, pain and the transgressive body in film /

"Since its publication, the works of the Marquis de Sade have challenged the reading public with a philosophy of relentless physical transgression. This is the first book-length academic study by a single author that applies the philosophy of the Marquis de Sade to the analysis of a wide array...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hallam, Lindsay Anne, 1979-
Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., 2012.
Subjects:	Sade, > marquis de, > 1740-1814 > Influence. Sade, > marquis de, > 1740-1814 > Criticism and interpretation. Horror films > History and criticism. Thrillers (Motion pictures) > History and criticism. Monsters in motion pictures. Sadism in motion pictures. Suffering in motion pictures. Electronic books.
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Summary:	"Since its publication, the works of the Marquis de Sade have challenged the reading public with a philosophy of relentless physical transgression. This is the first book-length academic study by a single author that applies the philosophy of the Marquis de Sade to the analysis of a wide array of film texts"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:	Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	vii, 211 pages
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes filmography.