Volupte: The Sensual Man - Tapa blanda

"As a fictional narration in the first person, Volupte recreated the mental conflicts of a youth beset by internal and external forces, with sympathy and authenticity, offering a variety of moods, within a fascinating time and place (post-French Revolution), and a flock of historically interesting characters, who partake in the 'hero's' development.

"The translation, while completely faithful to the original, reads smoothly, elegantly; it captures the style and flavor of its time yet does not sound old-fashioned. It makes available to English readers a unique, little-known novel by an otherwise well-known critic of nineteenth century France." --Jurgrau, Empire State College