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A brief guide to erotic fiction

Charlotte Philby
Friday 12 June 2009 14:40 BST
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From the tender to the grotesque, throughout history, erotic literature has offered us a private space in which to celebrate and contemplate the intricate workings of human sexuality. Here, we explore some of the key works of this genre.

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