Have anyone read a book of British writer Michael Sadleir "Fanny by Gaslight"? Or seen a movie of the same name? I Googled all about the title, but never met a clear explanation what does it mean. There isn't any gaslight in the movie (I didn't read the book) and people offer different theories
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It's ambiguous. It could be a play on words. Whether or not there is gaslight in the movie, it could just mean Fanny at night–since nighttime is a time when gaslight is often used. Titles cannot always be taken literally; they often contain figures of speech or even bad grammar (Gone Girl) to attract attention. It could mean Fanny is a prostitute and works when the gaslight is on. There are many possibilities.