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Gamiani, ou Une nuit d'excès

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857
Language:
French
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Gamiani, ou Une nuit d'excès" by Alfred de Musset is an erotic novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character of the Comtesse Gamiani and explores themes of desire, passion, and sexual exploration, particularly within the context of lesbian relationships. The book is known for its bold treatment of eroticism while attempting to avoid crude language, reflecting the social norms and literary conventions of its time. The opening of the novel introduces us to a lavish ball hosted by the Comtesse Gamiani, where the narrator observes the guests and contemplates the complexities of the Comtesse's character. The atmosphere is vibrant and filled with intrigue, leading to an exploration of Gamiani's enigmatic nature. It quickly becomes apparent that the Comtesse is involved in intimate relationships with women, particularly with a character named Fanny, setting the stage for a night charged with sensuality. As the narrative unfolds, the characters' lustful encounters begin, intertwining themes of power, seduction, and morality, all while challenging societal taboos of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Produced by Daniel Fromont
Notes:
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamiani Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamiani_ou_Deux_nuits_d%27exc%C3%A8s
Release date is 2008-10-07

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