Acker, Kathy

Literal Madness

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ISBN 13:: 9780802131560
author:: Acker, Kathy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1994
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 13.4 x 2.8 cm
Genre:: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Condition:: New
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Kathy Acker's Literal Madness is a provocative and unsettling trilogy that blends elements of politics, sex, and popular culture. The first novel, Kathy Goes to Haiti, is a humorous and terrifying exploration of identity and desire, reminiscent of a rewritten manual for politics and sex. Acker's unique voice and style have been praised for their logic and coherence, even when tackling complex and taboo subjects. In the second novel, My Death My Life, Acker tackles the theme of false values in art, using a unique blend of myth and reality to explore the darker side of human nature. The third novel, Florida, is a haunting and atmospheric exploration of the human condition, distilling the essence of a classic film into a powerful and unflinching critique of modern society. Through her writing, Acker achieves a level of clarity and precision that is both unsettling and thought-provoking, making Literal Madness a compelling and challenging read for anyone interested in experimental fiction and social commentary.

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