Story of O: A Novel (Story of O) (Classic Erotica, v. 2)

by Pauline Reage

Sabine D'Estree (Translator), Sylvia Day (Introduction), and Jean Paulhan (Preface)

The notorious novel of dark obsession
 
How far will a woman go to express her love? In this exquisite novel of passion and desire, the answer emerges through a daring exploration of the deepest bonds of sensual domination. “O” is a beautiful Parisian fashion photographer, determined to understand and prove her consuming devotion to her lover, René, through complete submission to his every whim, his every desire.
 
It is a journey of forbidden, dangerous choices that sweeps her through the secret gardens of the sexual underground. From the inner sanctum of a private club where willing women are schooled in the art of subjugation to the excruciating embraces of René’s friend Sir Stephen, O tests the outermost limits of pleasure. For as O discovers, true freedom lies in her pure and complete willingness to do anything for love.

• ISBN10: 0345545346
• ISBN13: 9780345545343
• Publish Date: 26 March 2013 (first published 30 January 1976)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Random House USA Inc
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780345545343

Reviews

[Melanie]

I really liked this book. I think it should definitely be labeled as a classic, though I think too many people are hung up on the sex and BDSM aspect to really consider it. I think we should open up more about sex. It is not a bad thing to take pleasure in sex or pain.