Georges Bataille appended an “Outline of a Sequel to Story of the Eye,” but he never even began work on that manuscript. Now, nearly one hundred years later, Cavallaro presents a sequel based on Bataille’s sketches, incorporating the long-noted influence of the Marquis de Sade, and continuing the use of metaphor and symbolism. It is a blasphemous work, yet one with undeniable Christian imagery as well.
The heroine of this novel moves from exhibitionism and sacrilege to sadomasochism, and thence to the unspeakable horrors of prisons in Mussolini’s Italy and Franco’s Spain. However, she remains haunted by one striking image. Will this lead her to autassassinophilia and destruction or to ultimate salvation?
WARNING: Some readers may find this novel disturbing. Notwithstanding the validity of the historical settings, the narrative nevertheless includes scenes of violence and torture, and is designed more for those who enjoyed Bataille’s work, the Marquis de Sade’s Juliette, and comparable literature.