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Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure

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John Cleland
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Ratings
Book
322
Narrator
72
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Duration
9 hours 29 minutes
Summary
Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (1749) was the first widely-read English novel in the genre “Erotica.” It was written by John Cleland as he was serving hard time at a debtor’s prison in London. Over the centuries, the novel has been repeatedly banned by authorities, assuring its preeminent role in the history of the ongoing struggle against censorship of free expression.

Until Fanny Hill, previous heroines had conducted their amorous liaisons “off-stage.” Any erotic misadventures were described euphemistically. As women who had gone astray, they always repented, which made even their most outrageous dalliances somehow suitable for a moralistic readership. The protagonist of Fanny Hill, however, never repented a single moment of her sexual exploits … quite the contrary! And with Fanny, the devil is in the details, realistically described. (Summary by Denny Mike)
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Profile Avatar Jill Rinna May 2014

Please; a man reading a women's memoirs just does NOT "sell" the story line. Thankfully the audio loop does switch it up between the parts of the book and you do get a break from the male voice to a female voice for a period of time. Oh what a difference that makes! I know, it is difficult to get orators; and most are volunteers but please place a female voice where it should be if it serves such an impact to the story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2019

Why is a man reading a woman’s memoirs?

Profile Avatar Teresa Frerking Jul 2015

This was, without a doubt, the worst narration I have ever had the displeasure of listening to. I couldn't even finish the book. What a disappointment.

Profile Avatar Deborah A. Jun 2018

This was supposed to be a free book. No wonder why. And the Narrator didn’t help. Awful!

Profile Avatar angee T Dec 2017

It was a good book and most of the readers were outstanding. One of readers was terrible tho. This person sounded like a minister and made me feel ashamed for listening to the book. Also when he read it didn't make much sense like he didn't know or understand what he was reading. That is the only part I would change

Profile Avatar jack erickson Mar 2017

Fantastic words with eloquent descriptions. Awesome author. JEE

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2019

hated it. I wish I could delete it from my library so I never had to look at it again. Every time I see the cover as I scroll through it reminds me of how much I hated this book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2019

Horrible. I only wish I could remove this horrible book from my purchase list!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2016

Worst narrating I have ever heard which put me off

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

This book is completely styled in the language type of the 1749 setting. A vivid view of the clothes, life and times of that era. The negative side of disease and trauma associated with this occupation is greatly diminished with focus on the physical and emotional elations. A great outcome with happiness throughout.

Profile Avatar P Jul 2024

The reading of this book was terrible, it has actually put me off any future free books. No thank you to anymore background noises and laboured breathing.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

The main character of this book is 15 years old. I was absolutely disgusting I expected a light hearted spicy story not a pedos fantasy.

Profile Avatar Alexis S. Jan 2022

The book was good and I liked it. I rated it a 4 for the 2 "male" voices used. The book was about a WOMAN telling HER story and the 2 "male" voices seamed out of place.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

Very boring

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

I see people commenting on men reading female memoirs book, I didn’t mind, it was a free audio and it was great companion to my walks, thank you.

Profile Avatar Donald H. Nov 2020

Truly Terrible. American readers mangling an English classic

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2020

Erotica certainly has changed since the mid-18th century when this book was written. I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2020

I enjoyed the book but the changing of narrators all the time spoils the listening experience

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2019

Great book for its genre. Very well written. All the narrators are very good as well.

Profile Avatar Francois S. Jan 2019

It was a great read. However I personally prefer only one narrator.

Profile Avatar Scott Yeakey Dec 2016

Open your mind and let your imagination complete the story. It does not hang on male or female storytellers.

Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure

Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure

Author: John Cleland
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