Description
A provocative reimagining of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale, this groundbreaking novel explores the darker, sensual undercurrents of the beloved fairy story. When the Prince awakens Beauty from her enchanted slumber, he does so not with a chaste kiss, but through an erotic initiation that transforms her into his willing subject, bound by desire and submission. Anne Rice's masterful prose delves into themes of power, fantasy, and sexual awakening, examining the psychological depths of the original tale with unflinching sophistication. This pioneering work of literary erotica established Rice as a visionary storyteller who could blend classical narrative with adult themes, creating a work that is both intellectually compelling and intensely sensual. A landmark novel that predates and influenced the modern erotic romance genre, it remains a captivating exploration of fantasy, consent, and the complex nature of desire.
Available Editions
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Futura
Published Jan 1, 1987
253 pages
ISBN: 9780708827437
paperback
National Geographic Books
Published May 1, 1999
ISBN: 9780452281424
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Details
First Published
1983
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A. N. Roquelaure.