Djuna Barnes Libros

fiction, ed w/intro by Douglas Messerli As a collection, these stories were published in 1982, but the stories within the volume were originally published 1914-1917.

Djuna Barnes (1892-1982) once described herself as the most famous unknown writer, and although her novel Nightwood is celebrated, her poetry has been a well-kept secret. This selection contains work written between 1914 and the 1970s. schovat popis

An experimental roman à clef, this work explores the lives of a community of Parisian lesbians, showcasing Djuna Barnes' innovative approach to literary form. Celebrated for its unapologetic embrace of queerness, the novel challenges traditional narrative structures and stands out as a groundbreaking piece of lesbian literature. Its puzzling style invites readers to engage deeply with the themes of identity and community, making it a significant contribution to both feminist and queer literary discourse.

Combines visual artistry with literary parody, bawdy humour and zest for the sensual pleasures of love and friendship between strong-minded women.

"Nightwood" by Djuna Barnes is a groundbreaking novel set between the World Wars, exploring themes of class, religion, and sexuality in cities like Paris and Berlin. Its unforgettable characters, including Robin Vote and Dr. Dante-O'Connor, navigate complex relationships, making it a landmark in feminist and lesbian literature. T.S. Eliot praised its poetic style, and a new preface by Jeanette Winterson highlights its enduring impact.

In these three stories, written by Djuna Barnes under the pseudonym Lydia Steptoe, three characters find themselves on the brink of a sexual awakening - accompanied by guns, whips, and worldly innuendo

Nightwood is not only a classic of modernist literature, but was also acknowledged by T. S. Eliot as one of the great novels of the 20th century. Eliot admired Djuna Barnes' rich, evocative language. Barnes told a friend that Nightwood was written with her own blood 'while it was still running.' That flowing wound was the breakup of an eight-year relationship with the love of her life.Now recognised as a twentieth-century classic, the influence of Djuna Barnes's novel has been, and continues to be, exceptional.