Juliette, of de voorspoed van de ondeugd

The book’s provocative content is paired with deep reflections on morality. I wonder what inspired the balance between these elements.

Her relentless defiance is inspiring but also morally unsettling. Am I the only one who found this challenging to process?

The explicit scenes are central to the themes, but I’m curious whether Sade intended them to shock, provoke, or serve a philosophical purpose.