Justine, or the Misfortunes of Virtue

Synopsis

'i have become whore through goodwill and libertine through virtue. 'orphaned and penniless at the age of twelve, the beautiful and devout justine embarks upon her remarkable odyssey. Her steadfast faith and naive trust in trust in everyone she meets destine her from the outset for sexual exploitation and martyrdom. The unending catalogue of disasters that befall her, during which she is subject to any number of perverse practices, illustrate sade's belief in the primacy of nature over civilization.