num_pages: 220
description: From the day of the Algiers' toyingwith British 'love slaves' to Captain De Vane's sensual surprises in the Harem of Cheikh Atra Amani, adventures abound in this unique collection. Every form of pleasure known to man and woman is explored, culled from the great underground classicsThe last book in Manton’s contribution to the Grove Press Victorian Library is also an anthology of fictional tales of the harem. Manton provides an entertaining introduction on the links between European women and girls with Middle Eastern slavery in both contemporary and historical times. Flagellation, rather than sex, is the dominant theme of the fourteen extracts included which are from the following novels :◾The Lustful Turk (Anonymous) 1828 and much reprinted since.◾Woman and her Master (Jean de Villiot) Carrington 1904. (Jean de Villiot is a much used pseudonym associated with Carrington and conceals a multitude of mostly unknown authors).◾Charles de Vane◾Nights of the Rajah◾The Sultan’s Reverie (The Pearl 1880).◾Walter – My Secret Life (from 1888 and probably by Ashbee)◾Augustus and Lady Maude◾Miss Jolly
language: English
title: The Victorians in the Harem
titlecomplete: The Victorians in the Harem (Victorian Library)
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Grove Press