Bechdel, Alison

Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

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ISBN 13:
9781529116168
author:
Bechdel, Alison
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Literary,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.90

Description

A moving and darkly humorous family tale, pitch-perfectly illustrated with Alison Bechdel's gothic drawings, 'Fun Home' is a graphic memoir that explores the complex relationship between a daughter and her father. The story interweaves between childhood memories, college life and present day, and through narrative that is equally heartbreaking and fiercely funny, Alison looks back on her relationship with her father and finds they had more in common than she ever knew. As Alison comes out as homosexual herself in late adolescence, the denouement is swift, graphic, and redemptive. This groundbreaking masterpiece is a finely woven blend of yearning and euphoric fantasy, offering a unique and powerful portrayal of family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. First published in 2006, 'Fun Home' has become a beloved and influential work of nonfiction, widely praised for its innovative storytelling and poignant insight into the human experience.

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