Pierre Louys, Aphrodite and The Songs of Bilitis: Two Erotic Tales from the Fin de Siecle

These exquisitely crafted tales have provided inspiration to a wide range of artists, from Debussy, Gide, and Colette, to the directors of classic film noir. Originally banned in the United States, this first English translation from the original French editions recaptures the passionate writing that propelled Louys to the forefront of Fin de Siecle literature.