Appropriate
- 176 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
A timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.
Paisley Rekdal Orden de los libros
El trabajo de Paisley Rekdal profundiza en temas de raza, sexualidad, mito e identidad, a menudo haciendo referencia a la cultura contemporánea. Su escritura se caracteriza por un filo agudo e intenso que atrae irresistiblemente a los lectores hacia las complejidades de la experiencia humana. Rekdal utiliza su perspectiva única para explorar intrincadas cuestiones de pertenencia y no pertenencia. Su voz literaria es distintiva y provoca la reflexión.
- 2021
- 2012
Exploring the intricate dynamics of identity and familial legacy, this hybrid memoir intertwines personal essays, historical documentation, and poetry. It delves into the lives of Rekdal's Norwegian-American father, his mixed-race marriage, and the photographer Edward S. Curtis alongside his Apsaroke guide, Alexander Upshaw. Through innovative typography and parallel narratives, the work offers a unique lens on intimacy, race, and the complexities of self within contemporary America, creating an original literary experience.
- 2002
Exploring the complexities of identity politics and interracial desire, the author embarks on a journey across Asia, reflecting on her mixed race heritage as the daughter of a Chinese American mother and a Norwegian father. This captivating blend of personal essay and travelogue delves into how appearance influences perceptions of ethnicity, offering profound insights into the author's quest for belonging and understanding in a multifaceted world.