Le Sopha

Le Sopha by Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon is a celebrated example of eighteenth-century French libertine literature. Told from the perspective of Aman, a man trapped in the body of a sofa as punishment, the narrative recounts the amorous encounters that occur upon the piece of furniture. Crébillon's elegant prose and witty social commentary provide a fascinating glimpse into the mores and manners of the French aristocracy. "Le Sopha" is both a playful erotic tale and a philosophical ex...