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The word Sadism originates from the works of [[Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade]], and the word Masochism originates from [[Leopold von Sacher-Masoch]], the author of ''[[Venus in Furs]]'' (1870). However, it is worth noting that the Marquis de Sade describes unconsented abuse in his works, such as in ''[[Justine (Sade novel)|Justine]]''. ''Venus in Furs'' describes a consented domme-sub relationship. The word Sadism originates from the works of [[Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade]], and the word Masochism originates from [[Leopold von Sacher-Masoch]], the author of ''[[Venus in Furs]]'' (1870). However, it is worth noting that the Marquis de Sade describes unconsented abuse in his works, such as in ''[[Justine (Sade novel)|Justine]]''. ''Venus in Furs'' describes a consented domme-sub relationship.
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 +[[Georges Bataille]] wrote ''[[Histoire de l'oeil]]'' and ''[[Madame Edwarda]]'' (1937).
In 1954 the ''[[Story of O]]'' by [[Pauline Réage]] gave voice to [[female masochism]], followed closely by ''[[The Image (novel)|The Image]]'' (1956) by [[Catherine Robbe-Grillet]]. In 1954 the ''[[Story of O]]'' by [[Pauline Réage]] gave voice to [[female masochism]], followed closely by ''[[The Image (novel)|The Image]]'' (1956) by [[Catherine Robbe-Grillet]].
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This was also the case in ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey]]'' (2011) by E. L. James, a best-selling trilogy of novels. This was also the case in ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey]]'' (2011) by E. L. James, a best-selling trilogy of novels.
-Other notable works include ''[[9½ Weeks (book)|9½ Weeks]]'' (1978) by [[Elizabeth McNeill]], some works of the writer [[Anne Rice]] (''[[Exit to Eden]]'', and her ''[[The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty|Claiming of Sleeping Beauty]]'' series of books), [[Jeanne de Berg]] (''[[The Image (novel)|L'Image]]'' (1956) dedicated to [[Pauline Réage]]). Works from the [[Gor]] series by [[John Norman]], and naturally all the works of [[Patrick Califia]], [[Gloria Brame]], the group [[Samois]] and many of the writer [[Georges Bataille]] (Histoire de l'oeil-Story of the Eye, Madame Edwarda, 1937), as well as [[Bob Flanagan]]: ''Slave Sonnets'' (1986), ''Fuck Journal'' (1987), ''A Taste of Honey'' (1990). A common part of many of the poems of [[Pablo Neruda]] is a reflection on feelings and sensations arising from the relations of EPE or erotic exchange of power. The ''[[Fifty Shades trilogy|Fifty Shades]]'' trilogy is a series of very popular erotic romance novels by [[E. L. James]] which involve BDSM; however the novels have been criticized for their inaccurate and harmful depiction of BDSM.+Other notable works include ''[[9½ Weeks (book)|9½ Weeks]]'' (1978) by [[Elizabeth McNeill]], some works of the writer [[Anne Rice]] (''[[Exit to Eden]]'', and her ''[[The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty|Claiming of Sleeping Beauty]]'' series of books). Works from the [[Gor]] series by [[John Norman]], and naturally all the works of [[Patrick Califia]], [[Gloria Brame]], the group [[Samois]], as well as [[Bob Flanagan]]: ''Slave Sonnets'' (1986), ''Fuck Journal'' (1987), ''A Taste of Honey'' (1990). A common part of many of the poems of [[Pablo Neruda]] is a reflection on feelings and sensations arising from the relations of EPE or erotic exchange of power. The ''[[Fifty Shades trilogy|Fifty Shades]]'' trilogy is a series of very popular erotic romance novels by [[E. L. James]] which involve BDSM; however the novels have been criticized for their inaccurate and harmful depiction of BDSM.
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Sadism and masochism in fiction goes as far back as the Medieval "power of women" legends. If we consider Michel Foucault's dictum "Sadism ... appeared precisely at the end of the eighteenth century," we must accept that Marquis de Sade (Justine, 1791) was the first author of sadism.

However, there have been descriptions of sadomasochist practices in literature before that date, see sadism and masochism as medical terms.

The word Sadism originates from the works of Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade, and the word Masochism originates from Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the author of Venus in Furs (1870). However, it is worth noting that the Marquis de Sade describes unconsented abuse in his works, such as in Justine. Venus in Furs describes a consented domme-sub relationship.

Georges Bataille wrote Histoire de l'oeil and Madame Edwarda (1937).

In 1954 the Story of O by Pauline Réage gave voice to female masochism, followed closely by The Image (1956) by Catherine Robbe-Grillet.

In general, the contemporary depiction of sadism and masochism in fiction tends to be portrayed from the viewpoint of masochistic fantasy.

This was also the case in Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) by E. L. James, a best-selling trilogy of novels. Although examples of literature catering to BDSM and fetishistic tastes were created in earlier periods, BDSM literature as it exists today cannot be found much earlier than World War II.

In general, the contemporary depiction of sadism and masochism in fiction tends to be portrayed from the viewpoint of masochist fantasy.

This was also the case in Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) by E. L. James, a best-selling trilogy of novels.

Other notable works include 9½ Weeks (1978) by Elizabeth McNeill, some works of the writer Anne Rice (Exit to Eden, and her Claiming of Sleeping Beauty series of books). Works from the Gor series by John Norman, and naturally all the works of Patrick Califia, Gloria Brame, the group Samois, as well as Bob Flanagan: Slave Sonnets (1986), Fuck Journal (1987), A Taste of Honey (1990). A common part of many of the poems of Pablo Neruda is a reflection on feelings and sensations arising from the relations of EPE or erotic exchange of power. The Fifty Shades trilogy is a series of very popular erotic romance novels by E. L. James which involve BDSM; however the novels have been criticized for their inaccurate and harmful depiction of BDSM.

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List

Titles are sorted in chronological order.

Chronology

The following is a chronological list of notable sadomasochistic literature about or involving BDSM, both fictional and non-fictional. Both written literature and comics are included, but not films or video. Series are listed as one item; where publication date is ill-defined, the earliest date is used.

16th century

17th century

  • 1639 De Usu Flagrorum
  • In Samuel Butler's satirical poem Hudibras (Part II, Canto I, line 833- ) a lady urges the knight to submit to a whipping as proof of his devotion to her. This is the origin of the maxim "Spare the rod and spoil the child", not the Bible as is often thought, although the maxim is clearly based on Proverbs 13:24 ("He that spareth his rod hateth his son.")
  • Thomas Shadwell's play The Virtuoso (1676) includes an old libertine named Snarl who entreats a prostitute, Mrs Figgup, to bring out the birch rods. It is unclear if he is to flog her or be flogged.
  • In Thomas Otway's play Venice Preserved (1682), Act III, Scene i, an old senator, Antonio, visits the house of Aquilina, a Greek courtesan. Antonio pretends to be a bull, then a frog, begging her to spit on him, and then a dog, biting her legs. She whips him, then throws him out and tells her footmen to keep him out.

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

In the cinema

Consensual BDSM is not generally depicted accurately or sympathetically in mainstream films. However, film-makers often find some way to incorporate BDSM imagery into many films. The following films feature BDSM as a major plot point, not just as an exploitative add-on.

Art movies:

Comedy:

Thrillers:

In art

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