The My Life and Loves is a controversial and groundbreaking autobiography of Frank Harris, a British-born writer and editor. Published in four volumes between 1922 and 1927, this book chronicles Harris's extraordinary life and his multiple sexual encounters with women from different social classes and countries. It is widely regarded as one of the most scandalous and explicit autobiographies of the 20th century, and continues to provoke discussions and debates among readers and scholars. Harris begins his autobiography by giving a detailed account of his childhood and upbringing in Ireland. He eloquently describes his early years as a rebellious and curious young boy, and his struggles to fit in with his strict religious family. Harris's candid and provocative writing style is apparent from the very beginning, as he fearlessly reveals his sexual thoughts and desires even at a young age. As he moves on to his adulthood, Harris takes the readers on a journey through his various professions and travels. He worked as a schoolteacher, a cowboy in the United States, a newspaper editor, and a friend and confidant to many famous literary figures of his time, such as George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde. Through his vivid and descriptive writing, he immerses the readers into the vibrant and bustling cities of London, Paris, and New York, and provides a glimpse into the cultural and social milieu of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, it is Harris's sexual escapades that have made this autobiography a subject of controversy and criticism. He openly and unapologetically writes about his numerous affairs and encounters with women, including prostitutes, actresses, and even his own students. He also reveals his unconventional sexual preferences, such as his interest in sadomasochism. Harris's frank and explicit descriptions of his sexual encounters were considered scandalous and obscene in his time, and continue to shock and intrigue readers even today. Moreover, the My Life and Loves is not only a story of Harris's sexual exploits, but also a reflection of his philosophical beliefs and his quest for love, happiness, and fulfillment. He delves into his thoughts on religion, politics, and society, and examines the role of sex in human relationships. While some have criticized Harris for his promiscuous lifestyle and his objectification of women, others have praised him for his honesty and courage in challenging the societal norms of his time. My Life and Loves is a compelling and controversial autobiography that offers a fascinating insight into the life of a man who was unafraid to live his life on his own terms. Harris's eloquent and provocative writing style, coupled with his unapologetic honesty, make this book a must-read for those interested in literature, sexuality, and the social dynamics of the early 20th century. However, it must be read with caution, as it may contain language and content that is offensive to some readers. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and influential piece of literature that continues to challenge and inspire readers to this day.

"Kiss me, my love, and go if you must. Shall I see you tomorrow? There!" she cried as with a curse, "I've given myself away: I can't help it; oh, how I want you always: how I shall long for you and count the dull dreary hours! Go, go or I'll never let you-" and she kissed and clung to me to the door. "Sweet-tomorrow!" I said, and tore off. Of course it is manifest that my liaison with Mrs. Mayhew had little or nothing to do with love. It was demoniac youthful sex-urge in me and much the same hunger in her, and as soon as the desire was satisfied my judgment of her was as impartial, cool as if she had always been indifferent to me. But with her I think there was a certain attachment and considerable tenderness. In intimate relations between the sexes it is rare indeed that the man gives as much to love as the woman. Frank Harris is one of America's literary luminaries, and whether you consider him a Walter Mittyesque fantasist or a man who wrote just as he lived, there is no doubt that he had a very extraordinary life indeed. In his four volume work My Life and Loves he recounts with unrestrained abandon how he went from English School border to deck hand, to rancher, and then from student to Lawyer. And at every turn of his life how he falls head over heels in lust with a bevy of naive but eager beauties. Whether it be the wife of his employer, or the daughter of another, young or old, black or white, Frank does not discriminate when it comes to enjoying the many fruits of his labors. Lilly, Rose, Mrs. Mayhew and Sophy are about to get a very thorough education from a very keen and knowledgeable young man of the world. Mixing historical fact with a sprinkling of artistic license, Frank Harris paints a romantic picture of the late nineteenth century booming USA, where ambition knew no limits and money could buy anyone and anything. Between rubbing shoulders with figures such as Walt Whitman, and witnessing the Great Fire of Chicago, Frank regales use in the lewdest of couplings in a wonderfully graphic prose that bounds along at the insatiable pace of its protagonist and author. Locus Elm Press is proud to present this first volume, considerately presented and carefully edited for your reading pleasure. Volumes II, III, and IV, also available.

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'ONE OF OUR VERY BEST WRITERS' Sunday Times 'A tour de force' The Times 'Intoxicating' Daily Telegraph 'Devilishly delightful' New York Times Book Review 'Beautifully and compellingly written' Sunday Express 'Audacious' Times Literary Supplement The bestselling classic tale of a woman scorned, from a much-loved British author Ruth Patchett never thought of herself as particularly devilish. Rather the opposite in fact - simply a tall, not terribly attractive woman living a quiet life as a wife and mother in a respectable suburb. But when she discovers that her husband is having a passionate affair with the lovely romantic novelist Mary Fisher, she is so seized by envy that she becomes truly diabolic. Within weeks she has burnt down the family home, collected the insurance, made love to the local drunk and embarked on a course of destruction and revenge. A blackly comic satire of the war of the sexes, The Life and Loves of a She Devil is the fantasy of the wronged woman made real. PRAISE FOR FAY WELDON 'She's a Queen of Words' Caitlin Moran 'A national treasure' Literary Review 'The literary equivalent of a stiff drink, a dip in the Atlantic in January, a pep talk by a mildly sadistic coach' New York Times 'Times have changed and Weldon is one of the people who have changed them' The Times 'One of the great lionesses of modern English literature' Harper's Bazaar 'Fay Weldon's voice is as unmistakeable as her acerbic wit' Financial Times

"Had he not been a thundering liar, Frank Harris would have been a great autobiographer."Time Magazine, 1960"My Life and Loves" is the autobiography of the Ireland-born, naturalized-American writer and editor Frank Harris (1856-1931). The work gives a graphic account of Harris's sexual adventures and relates gossip about the sexual activities of celebrities of his day. Well-known and infamous for its straightforward graphical, enthusiastically pornographic description of sexual encounters, "My Life and Loves" resembles crazy, weird boys' adventure story, going from a boarding school setting to the Wild West. The work was banned in both the United States and Britain for a span of 40 years.

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