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John Cleland

1709–1789

2 standalone books

John Cleland was an English novelist who wrote Fanny Hill: or, the Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, a work noted for its erotic content that led to his arrest. He was described by James Boswell as "a sly, old malcontent." Cleland lived from 1709 to 1789.

Born
1709

Books by John Cleland

  1. Cover of Memoirs of Fanny Hill

    Memoirs of Fanny Hill

    1749

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  2. Cover of Memoirs Of A Woman Of Pleasure

    Memoirs Of A Woman Of Pleasure

    Year unknown

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