Memoirs of Fanny Hill

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Memoirs of Fanny Hill

by John Cleland

EN·~8 hours

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From a modest village near Liverpool, a spirited young woman recounts the sudden loss of her parents and her plunge into the bustling world of 18th‑century London. With little education beyond basic reading, she faces poverty and uncertainty, yet possesses a keen eye for the manners and desires that surround her. Determined to survive, she follows the advice of a compassionate stranger and sets out for the capital, where opportunity and temptation lie in equal measure.

The narrative unfolds with a candid, unflinching honesty that blends humor, sensuality, and sharp social insight. As she navigates the streets, inns, and intimate encounters of the city, her voice remains both playful and reflective, inviting listeners into a world where desire and circumstance collide. This early memoir offers a rare glimpse into the lived experience of a woman daring to claim her own story amid the constraints of her era.

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Full title

Memoirs of Fanny Hill A New and Genuine Edition from the Original Text (London, 1749)

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (465K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-05-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Cleland

John Cleland

1709–1789

Best known for writing the scandalous classic Fanny Hill, he led a life marked by debt, prison, and literary controversy. His work made him one of the most notorious figures in 18th-century English fiction.

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