Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure is one of the most famous and controversial novels of eighteenth-century English literature. Written by John Cleland and first published in 1748, the book is presented as the personal memoir of Frances “Fanny” Hill.
Through letters recounting her life story, Fanny describes her journey from an innocent young woman arriving in London to her experiences navigating the challenges and temptations of urban society. Told in a reflective and intimate narrative voice, the novel offers a vivid portrait of eighteenth-century London, its social customs, and the realities of life for women during the period.
Beyond its notoriety, the book is historically significant as one of the earliest English prose novels and an important work in the development of the epistolary literary tradition.
Today, Fanny Hill remains a notable classic studied for its literary style, historical context, and influence on English literature.
Details
- Publication Date
- Apr 6, 2026
- Language
- English
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): John Cleland
Specifications
- Pages
- 177
- Binding Type
- Hardcover Case Wrap
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)