Machado, Carmen Maria

In the Dream House: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:
9781644450383
author:
Machado, Carmen Maria
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Graywolf Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
20.8 x 13.7 x 2 centimeters (0.3
Genre:
Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.69

Description

In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of a complex relationship. The book explores the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse, tracing the full arc of a harrowing relationship and its lasting impact on the author's life. Through a unique narrative structure, Machado examines the events of her past from different angles, drawing on a range of literary and cultural references. This approach not only sheds light on her own experiences but also offers a broader critique of the ways in which abuse is represented and understood in society. A powerful and riveting memoir, In the Dream House challenges readers to think critically about the nature of abuse and its effects on individuals and relationships.

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