Saving Sade: Monstrosity, Theology, and Our Impasse in Algorithmic Culture
Theory, Culture & Society: Explorations in Critical Social Science
Published online on May 15, 2026
Abstract
Theory, Culture & Society, Volume 43, Issue 4, Page 43-61, July 2026.
We are fascinated by the abnormal, transgressive, and irresolvable. Apart from zombies and other horrific tropes, there are also literary figures that are both obscene and enticing. We focus on the Marquis de Sade, whose macabre fictions continue to ...
We are fascinated by the abnormal, transgressive, and irresolvable. Apart from zombies and other horrific tropes, there are also literary figures that are both obscene and enticing. We focus on the Marquis de Sade, whose macabre fictions continue to ...