Souhami, Diana
No Modernism Without Lesbians
- 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
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.