Nymphomaniac: Volume 1 2013

Chapter 1
The Compleat Angler

How does an ordinary bag of chocolate sweets become a symbol of sexual victory?

As Joe and her experienced friend B embark on a train trip, they bet on how many men they can seduce on the ride.

The grand prize is a delicious bag of chocolate sweets, and it soon becomes clear to Joe that in order to win, she needs to lure the prey into biting the hook like a skilled fisherman.

Chapter 2
Jerôme

“Love is just lust with jealousy added”

Though love is a shallow feeling in the eyes of the cynical nymphomaniac, young Joe is met by forces penetrating her armoured defences.

His name is Jerôme.

Chapter 3
Mrs. H

Keeping track of a large network of lovers isn't always easy, and Joe is soon confronted with the unpleasant consequences of being a nymphomaniac.

After all, you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

Chapter 4
Delirium

Delirium: Confusion. Delusion. Hallucination.

The nymphomaniac's father dies.

Chapter 5
The Little Organ School

A chorale prelude by Bach: Three voices each with its own character, but in complete harmony. In other words: POLYPHONY.

The nymphomaniac is easily inspired, and acts it out.

Chapter 6
The Eastern And The Western Church
(The Silent Duck)

The Eastern Church is often referred to as the Church of Joy, and the Western Church as the Church of Suffering.

Should you make a mental journey from Rome eastwards, you'll find that you move away from guilt and pain, and towards light and joy.

However, what Joe comes to learn is that pain and pleasure can be closer than you'd think.

Chapter 7
The Mirror

The image you see in a mirror will at first glance seem like an exact replica of the object you're looking at. However, this is in fact false, as the object will always be a mirrored, and thus flawed, version of the original object.

Joe tries to rid herself of her sexuality.

Chapter 8
The Gun

Sometimes things hide, because we're familiar with them. But if you change your point of view, they can suddenly take on a whole new meaning.

Joe enters a shady business, and she quickly finds out that her life has taught her some valuable skills.