Venables, Emma
Fragments of a Woman
- ISBN 13:
- 9781916398665
- author:
- Venables, Emma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Aderyn Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 276
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fragments of a Woman by Emma Venables is a heart-wrenching exploration of what it meant to be a woman under National Socialist rule. Against the backdrop of changing Germany, five women - Ingrid, Liesel, Greta, Gisela, and Lore - struggle to hold on to their identities and lives as they know them. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of war, fascism, and trauma, each woman must confront her own desires, loyalties, and survival instincts. From the desperation of a mother fighting to save her child, to the courage of a lesbian finding protection in marriage, to the darkness of a life lived in secret, these women's stories are a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. This powerful novel offers a nuanced and deeply moving portrayal of women's experiences under National Socialist rule, one that is both heart-breaking and thought-provoking.
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