Marquis de Sade:

Conspiracy! Intrigue! A rapidly thickening plot! Add some bestiality and a lecherous priest and I'd say you have the beginnings of a beautiful novel.

— Marquis de Sade Contemporary

Writer, extreme libertine philosophy

From his writings

Late 18th century (approx.)

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