Marquis de Sade
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Donatien Alphonse François de Sade, better known as the Marquis de Sade (pronounced "sod"; June 2, 1740 – December 2, 1814), was a French aristocrat and writer of philosophy-laden and often violent pornography, as well as some strictly philosophical works; much of his writing was done while in prison. His name is the source of the word sadism.
 Portrait by Van Loo |
.png) Portrait by Van Loo |
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 Imaginary portrait by H. Biberstein |
 Juliette, Dutch printing, 1800 |
 Juliette |
 Justine |
