About the Author
Selby Wynn Schwartz
ISBN 9789390742226
Rs. 800
Picador
After Sappho
Who it's for: Readers interested in feminist literary fiction and historical figures
"After Sappho" by Selby Wynn Schwartz is a debut novel that reimagines the interconnected lives of trailblazing women at the dawn of the 20th century. Through a series of vivid vignettes, it explores how figures like Rina Faccio, Romaine Brooks, and Virginia Woolf challenged societal norms, pursued creative freedom, and forged their own identities, inspired by the spirit of the ancient Greek poet.Why You Should Read? Explores the lives of real historical women who shaped feminism and art. Delves into themes of creativity, queer identity, and the pursuit of autonomy. Written in a unique, vignette-style narrative that is both lyrical and thought-provoking. Celebrates women who redefined their roles and left lasting legacies.
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- Reimagines lives of real historical women like Rina Faccio, Romaine Brooks, and Virginia Woolf
- Vignette-style narrative that is lyrical and thought-provoking
- Explores themes of creativity, queer identity, and autonomy
- Celebrates women who challenged societal norms and forged new identities
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Is this a biography or a novel?
It is a novel that reimagines the lives of real historical women, blending fact and fiction in a creative narrative.
Which historical figures appear in the book?
The book features figures like Rina Faccio, Romaine Brooks, and Virginia Woolf, among others.
What is the narrative style?
The novel is written in a series of vivid vignettes, which is both lyrical and thought-provoking.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of creativity, queer identity, and the pursuit of autonomy, celebrating women who defied societal norms.