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John Cleland (1709–1789) was an English writer best known for *Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure*, commonly called *Fanny Hill*. First published in 1748–49, the novel’s frank depiction of sexual life brought Cleland into…
John Cleland (1709–1789) was an English writer best known for *Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure*, commonly called *Fanny Hill*. First published in 1748–49, the novel’s frank depiction of sexual life brought Cleland into conflict with authorities and made it a landmark in debates over censorship and literary freedom. He also wrote *Memoirs of a Coxcomb* and *The Surprises of Love*. Cleland’s work often explores desire, social manners, and the tensions between private pleasure and public respectability.
