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Leopold von Sacher‑Masoch. Collection in 2 volumes (The Serpent in Paradise. Mardona). Gift books bound in genuine leather.
The two‑volume collection of works by the scandalously famous Austrian prose writer Leopold von Sacher‑Masoch brings together two of his iconic novels, which deeply explore the psychology of passion, powerful erotic fantasies, and the phenomenon of domination.
Contents:
Volume 1. “The Serpent in Paradise: A Novel of Russian Everyday Life”
The novel, written at the very peak of the author’s popularity, unfolds against the backdrop of a measured and dignified provincial life. The calm and established way of life of the local residents is instantly shattered when a beautiful and cunning temptress appears on the threshold. Her arrival sets in motion a chain of intrigues, vicious gossip, and cruel public condemnation, laying bare the hidden sins of a respectable society. The main characters find themselves completely defenseless in the face of the sudden outbreak of a destructive passion. Sacher‑Masoch masterfully demonstrates how fragile human decency is in the face of true temptation. The work is distinguished by the highest stylistic skill, subtle psychological insight, and a deep knowledge of Slavic customs.
Volume 2. “Mardona”
At the center of this work, whose original title is “The Mother of God,” is the writer’s favourite type — a fatal and despotic woman. The plot immerses the reader in the mysterious world of the mystical Russian sect of the Khlysty. Using the example of the main character, the leader of the community, the author thoroughly explores the powerful erotic and masochistic potential of religious ecstasy. Sacher‑Masoch masterfully weaves together sacred veneration, the power of a beautiful ruler, and the pleasure derived from suffering. The heroines of the novel consciously preach a sophisticated aesthetics of pleasure through pain and subordination. The book became a bold artistic revelation of decadence, anticipating key discoveries of psychoanalysis long before Freud.
