Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (1836-1895) was an Austrian writer and journalist who gained renown for his romantic stories of Galician life. The term “masochism” is derived from his name. During his lifetime, Sacher-Masoch was well known as a man of letters who espoused socialist and humanist ideals in his fiction and nonfiction. Most of his works remain untranslated into English. Venus in Furs is his only book commonly available in English.
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Venus in Furs
- By: Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
- Narrator: Zachary Johnson
- Length: 4 hours 14 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2022
- Language: English
A must-listen for every classic erotica fan! Performed as a duet by Zachary Johnson and Verla Bond.
The term “Masochist” comes from Austrian author Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch, whose fantasies inspired him to write Venus in Furs in 1870.... Read more
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