<p><I>The Sins of the Cities of the Plain</I> (1881) is an erotic novel attributed to Irish prostitute Jack Saul. Published by William Lazenby, a prominent printer of Victorian erotica, <I>The Sins of the Cities of the Plain</I> is considered to be one of the first works of literature dedicated to homosexuality in the English language. ¿¿Saul, Jack Saul, sir, of Lisle Street, Leicester Square, and ready for a lark with a free gentleman at any time. What was it made you take a fancy to me? Did you observe any particularly interesting points about your humble servant?¿ as he slyly looked down towards the prominent part I have previously mentioned.¿ Having met by chance at Leicester Square, Jack Saul, a successful prostitute¿colloquially known as a ¿Mary-Ann¿ or ¿rentboy¿¿agrees to accompany Mr. Cambon to his home at the Cornwall Mansions. After sharing a meal, the two men get down to business, exploring their young bodies and devoting themselves to pleasure. Curious about Jack¿s past, Ca