Venus in Furs

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was a remarkable Austrian writer of the 19th century.

“The Venus in Furs” had a huge influence on all subsequent world culture.

A nobleman Severin von Kuzimsky dreams of meeting a strong and commanding woman—his ideal, which he calls, with longing, “Venus in Furs.” At a deserted resort, Severin falls in love with the young widow Wanda von Dunaev at first sight. In jest, Wanda suggests that Severin become her slave, toy, and fool. But when Severin eagerly accepts the offer, Wanda herself quickly begins to enjoy it as well.