Molinard, Barbara

Panics

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ISBN 13:
9781558612952
author:
Molinard, Barbara
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Feminist Press at The City University of New York
language:
Spanish
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
20.1 x 12.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.31

Description

A haunting and surreal short story collection, Panics is a deeply unsettling exploration of violence, mental illness, and the complexities of the female experience in 20th-century France. Written by Barbara Molinard, this collection of thirteen stories beats with a frantic rhythm, as the author obsesses over sickness, death, and control. Molinard's writing is characterized by its absurdist and razor-sharp insights into bodily autonomy, often blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. With a style reminiscent of Franz Kafka and Djuna Barnes, Panics recovers the work of a tormented writer who destroyed her own writing as soon as she produced it. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a writer who was both deeply troubled and profoundly insightful, making it a compelling read for those interested in absurdist fiction and feminist literature.

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