Souhami, Diana

No Modernism Without Lesbians

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ISBN 13:
9781786694874
author:
Souhami, Diana
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Head of Zeus
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.41 kg
Genre:
Biography, Women, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£11.49

Description

No Modernism Without Lesbians by Diana Souhami is a fascinating tale of love, identity and artistic innovation in 1920s Paris. This book tells the story of four remarkable women - Sylvia Beach, Bryher, Natalie Barney, and Gertrude Stein - who formed a vibrant community that fostered the birth of the Modernist movement.

These trailblazing individuals rejected the conventions of their time and created their own lives, surrounded by some of the most influential figures of the age. Souhami weaves their stories together to create a vivid and moving portrait of life among the Modernists in pre-War Paris.

A captivating and entertaining read, No Modernism Without Lesbians offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. With its rich characters and engaging narrative, this book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in art, literature, and the lives of pioneering women.

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