Status Updates From Fanny Hill, or Memoirs of a...

Finally, we’ve reached the return of Charles. This last third of the book has been tiresome—which is a shame, because the first two thirds were fairly (surprisingly?) enjoyable.

‘It is to be noted that, tho all modesty & reserve were banished the transaction of these pleasures, good manners & politeness were inviolably observed: here was no gross ribaldry, no offensive or rude behavior, or ungenerous reproaches to the girls for their compliance with the humors & desires of the men.’ …So a 1740s dude author knows slut shaming is wrong, yet modern lady authors still do it. Hmmmm. 🤔

“Emotions of fear & surprise were instantly subdued by those of the pleasure I bespoke in great presence of mind from the turn this adventure might take: he seemed no other than a pitying angel, dropped out of the clouds; for he was young & perfectly handsome, which was more than even I had asked for, MAN, in general, being all that my utmost desires had pointed at.” …Fanny’s new friend Louisa is horny. 😂