18th-century French literature classic example is "Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane" by Alain-René Lesage (1715). The novel of the imagination pictured life centuries in the future; "L'An 2440, rêve s'il en fut jamais" (The year 2440 - dream of all dreams) by Mercier (1771); or stories of fantasy "le Diable amoureux" (The Devil in Love) of Jacques Cazotte (1772). The libertine, or erotic novel, featured eroticism, seduction, manipulation, and social intrigue. Classic examples are "Les Liaisons dangereuses" ("Dangerous Liaisons") by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1782); ("Justine ou les Malheurs de la vertu" ("Justine or the misfortunes of virtue") by Donatien Alphonse François
The Bedroom Tapes "The Miami Herald" raved "Adults rejoice. Few albums manage to touch the heart and challenge the brain as this gem does." "Us Weekly" wrote "These disarmingly personal songs are pure catharsis. Who needs support groups? "The Bedroom Tapes" is classy work from one of pop's original confessors." Boston Music Awards All tracks composed by Carly Simon; except where noted. "When Manhattan Was A Maiden" is a song that was the original inspiration and title for what is now known as "The Bedroom Tapes". As the concept of the album evolved, the song was ultimately dropped, and was never commercially released.