{"product_id":"1964-justine-or-the-misfortunes-of-virtue-marquis-de-sade-with-dust-jacket","title":"1964 Justine or the Misfortunes of Virtue Marquis De Sade With Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage edition of *Justine* by Marquis de Sade, published by Castle Books, features a striking decorative dust jacket and explores themes of virtue and misfortune. A notable piece of literary history.\u003cbr\u003eAn early work by the Marquis de Sade \"Justine, Or, The Misfortunes of Virtue\" was originally written during a two week period in 1787 while the author was imprisoned in the Bastille. The story is concerned with the titular character, a twelve year old maiden who sets off, to make her way in France, and follows her through age twenty-six in her quest for virtue. In the search for work and shelter Justine continuously falls prey to a series of scoundrels who subject her to sexual torture and abuse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hardcover with decorative dust jacket \u003cbr\u003e• Published by Castle Books, New York City \u003cbr\u003e• Literary classic by Marquis de Sade \u003cbr\u003e• Intriguing exploration of morality and virtue \u003cbr\u003e• Measures approximately 8.5\" x 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition - normal wear for age - please see all photos\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche Lady Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67569635787052,"sku":"10052026","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1396\/4076\/files\/0NxSrNsN_0.jpg?v=1791231732","url":"https:\/\/nicheladyshop.com\/products\/1964-justine-or-the-misfortunes-of-virtue-marquis-de-sade-with-dust-jacket","provider":"Niche Lady Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}