Ditlevsen, Tove
The Copenhagen Trilogy: Childhood; Youth; Dependency (The Copenhagen Trilogy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250829788
- author:
- Ditlevsen, Tove
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.5 x 2.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Copenhagen Trilogy is a groundbreaking work of confessional writing that explores the complexities of female identity and experience. Tove Ditlevsen's trilogy, comprising Childhood, Youth, and Dependency, is a deeply personal and intense portrayal of a woman's life, grappling with the tensions between her creative vocation and her roles as daughter, wife, mother, and addict. Born in 1917, Ditlevsen's life was marked by both literary success and personal struggle. Her poetry was widely acclaimed while still a teenager, and she went on to write novels, stories, and memoirs before her tragic death in 1976. This trilogy, drawn from her own experiences, is a remarkable and immersive depiction of a world of complex female friendships, family, and growing up. Through her writing, Ditlevsen sheds light on the darker aspects of female experience, including the sinister influence of gaslighting and the devastating effects of addiction. Her work is a testament to the power of confessional writing, offering a fresh and pertinent perspective on feminism and female identity that continues to resonate today.
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