Monsieur Vénus (French pronunciation: [məsjø venys]) is a novel written by the French symbolist and decadent writer Rachilde (née Marguerite Eymery). Initially published in 1884, it was her second novel and is considered her breakthrough work. Because of its highly erotic content, it was the subject of legal controversy and general scandal, bringing Rachilde into the public eye.The novel tells the story of French noblewoman Raoule de Vénérande and her pursuit of sexual pleasure while creating a new and more satisfying identity for herself. In order to escape the ennui and malaise of her tradition-bound upper class existence, she must subvert and transcend social class, gender roles, and sexual morality.
C'est quelque chose quand même les romans fin de siècle. Grosse dinguerie. Hyper intéressant et hyper riche. Un roman marquant et original, dont je garderai des souvenirs nets, mais plus lu par curiosité que par plaisir.
