Dark Eros. Representations of Sadism

In the book «Dark Eros», Thomas Moore sheds new light on the grim fables of the Marquis de Sade in order to discover what they reveal about the horrors hidden in the human heart, unveiling the poetic and figurative forces that lie within violence and sexual victimization. Returning to the paradox of ancient medicine – the cause of illness is its own remedy – Thomas Moore opens a path through sadism, touching on family, education, romantic relationships, career, and politics.