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120 Days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade is a controversial novel set in a remote castle where four wealthy libertines imprison and brutally exploit a group of captives over 120 days. The novel, divided into four escalating parts, depicts increasingly grotesque acts of sexual violence and torture, pushing the boundaries of cruelty.

It serves as a radical critique of power, authority, and moral corruption, with the libertines representing the depravity of society’s elite. Banned for its graphic content and disturbing themes, it remains one of the most provocative and unsettling works in literary history.

The book is not only a shocking exploration of human depravity but also a fascinating historical artifact. The manuscript was believed lost for over a century after the French Revolution, only to be rediscovered in 1904, hidden in a scroll that had been smuggled out of the Bastille. This dramatic backstory adds an air of mystery and intrigue to the novel, making it a must-read for those interested in literature that has both scandalized and fascinated readers for generations.