Boullosa, Carmen

The Book of Eve

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ISBN 13:
9781646052240
author:
Boullosa, Carmen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Deep Vellum Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
252
Dimensions:
21.3 x 13.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.17

Description

A feminist reinterpretation of the Book of Genesis, The Book of Eve offers a bold reimagining of the stories we've been told about the Garden of Eden. In this novel, Carmen Boullosa presents a ten-book, ninety-one-part manuscript that challenges the traditional narrative. Through the feminine gaze, Boullosa dismantles patriarchy and rebuilds our understanding of the world, exploring themes such as gastronomy, animal domestication, and land cultivation. This book takes a critical look at the stories we've been told since childhood, which have contributed to the notion that woman is the companion, complement, and accessory to man. Boullosa's foundational and brazen feminist novel refutes this entrenched perspective, opening a door to a more nuanced understanding of the world. With its exploration of pleasure, violence, and the complexities of human experience, The Book of Eve is a thought-provoking and deeply personal work of fiction.

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