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“He writes voluminously in prison and particularly in the Bastille. And that is where he writes 120 Days of Sodom, which he writes in this kind of great fever of creativity.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Marquis de Sade's impact
For: Readers interested in literary extremes and historical context
Key quote: “Described by Sade himself as the most impure tale ever written since the world began, which I think is no exaggeration.”
The host discusses '120 Days of Sodom' to highlight the extreme boundaries of sexual depravity explored by the Marquis de Sade. Despite its disturbing content, the book is positioned as a significant cultural artifact that reflects historical events and societal norms of its time.