Before 50 Shades of Grey: 7 Classic Works of Erotic Literature

by Katy Kelleher
It’s no secret that some members of the Literary Traveler staff are fans of the EL James novel, 50 Shades of Grey, and are awaiting the release of the upcoming film with bated breath. However, some of us are a little less enthused (for example: me). While I have no qualms about reading erotica, in this particular case I just can’t get past the writing style. I prefer my smut with a side of gorgeous prose—or at least some historical importance—please and thank you.
Fortunately, there are plenty of novels that discuss tawdry subjects without sacrificing style. Many of these clas...

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