Justin, the curse of virtue

Translation: Kamel Owaid Al-Amri This is one of the biggest banned novels throughout ages. Its author, the Marquis de Sade, is considered one of the most cursed writers in history, as he is labeled as deviant, libertine, offensive to virtue, and mad. And publishing the novel (Justine) in a complete edition available to everyone is another step toward the reader's intellectual freedom. Sade was a philosopher, somewhat strange, obscene type. But he deserves to be heard — and his chance has finally come. Publishing (Justine) at this time is an important cultural event.