A novella that was originally part of the epic series Legacy of Cain by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Venus in Furs is an exploration of the themes of sado-masochism and female dominance in a time when the terms had yet to be conceived.

This extensive plan remained unachieved, and only the first two parts, Love and Property, were completed. Of the other sections only fragments remain. The present novel, Venus in Furs, forms the fifth in the series, Love.

Venus in Furs' is a novella by the Austrian author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. It was first published in 1870. The novel draws themes, like female dominance and sadomasochism, and character inspiration heavily from Sacher-Masoch's own life.

Probably the first book which blatantly addresses the issue of female sexual domination, this is today a classic of the genre and it is the author from whom the word masochism takes its name.

Explore the complex dynamics of power, submission, and passion in this groundbreaking novel that continues to captivate readers with its exploration of human sexuality.

Drawn in part from his own life experiences, Sacher-Masoch's novel develops an eroticism unlike any other. The book's protagonist, Severin, is so infatuated and obsessed with the object of his desire, Wanda, that he asks to be her slave.

Venus in Furs is a work by Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch now brought to you in this new edition of the timeless classic.

Remarkable enough this is also a feminist classic: the true-life adventure story of woman's odyssey through many lands, peopled by amazing, unforgettable characters including Leopold, the mad king of Bavaria.

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, nacido en Lemberg, en lo que hoy es Ucrania, fue un destacado escritor y pensador austrohúngaro.