Another significant theme in the novel is the critique of societal norms and the notion of moral relativism. Sade questions the conventional moral values of his time, suggesting that what is considered "good" or "evil" is merely a product of cultural and historical context. By presenting a world where the most heinous acts are celebrated and normalized, Sade challenges his readers to confront their own assumptions about morality.
: During the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, Sade was forcibly moved, leaving the scroll behind. He famously wept "tears of blood" believing his masterpiece was destroyed. markiz de sad 120 dana sodome pdf