Mysteries of Verbena House
{{The Mysteries of Verbena House}}
Basic Info
- Author: George Augustus Sala (Etonesis)
- Year: 1882
- Type: #primary1
Summary (brief)
-Victorian porno of flagellation erotica set in a girl's school; the plot centers on the investigation of stolen coins which uncovers the misdeeds like possessing alcohol and porn, leading to a series of canings and birching punishments administered by the headmistress, Miss Sinclair, who enjoys the discipline.
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quote:: “I am no bird.”
page:: 197
themes:: freedom, identity
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Related Texts
- City of Dreadful Delight : Agrees with what this text says that Victorian society didn't repress sexuality - it spread it everywhere; Stead also suggested using flagellation as a punishment which is ironic.
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