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Esther Vilar
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Esther Vilar is a German writer born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She wrote the book The Manipulated Man (1971) and its follow-up The polygamous sex (1976). She trained and practised as a medical doctor originally.
The Manipulated Man was quite popular at the time of its release, in part due to the considerable press coverage it received. The author Esther Vilar also appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss the book. Controversy surrounding the book's main tenets led to the author receiving death threats in connection with them. In fact, comparative to Salman Rushdie's experience, she has reported that she has received decades of scorn:
- Esther Vilar, August 1998
Related websites
Pinter & Martin, Esther Vilar's English publishers
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