Lidia Yuknavitch je autorkou, jejíž díla se vyznačují hlubokým zkoumáním těla, traumatu a hledání identity. Její próza, často syrová a poetická, proniká do složitých lidských zkušeností s nekompromisní upřímností. Yuknavitch se zaměřuje na témata přežití, ženskosti a nebezpečí vyprávění, čímž čtenářům nabízí intenzivní a transformační čtení.
Lidia Yuknavitch erzählt in ihrem Memoir „In Wasser geschrieben“ von ihrem turbulenten Leben, geprägt von Missbrauch, Sucht und Verlust. Sie beschreibt ihre Reise als Außenseiterin, die Kreativität und Liebe findet. Das Buch thematisiert Sexualität, Gewalt und die Auswirkungen extremer Trauer auf die Identität einer Frau.
From the visionary author of the internationally bestselling The Book of Joan comes an epic novel tracing the construction of a colossal statue - and the lives of two centuries of immigrants navigating its turbulent wake
LONGLISTED FOR THE STORY PRIZE Named one of the Best Books of the Year by Bustle and Lit HubA fiercely empathetic group portrait of the marginalized and outcast in moments of crisis, from one of the most galvanizing voices in American fiction.Lidia Yuknavitch is a writer of rare insight into the jagged boundaries between pain and survival. Her characters are scarred by the unchecked hungers of others and themselves, yet determined to find salvation within lives that can feel beyond their control. In novels such as The Small Backs of Children and The Book of Joan, she has captivated readers with stories of visceral power. Now, in Verge, she offers a shard-sharp mosaic portrait of human resilience on the margins.The landscape of Verge is peopled with characters who are innocent and imperfect, wise and endangered: an eight-year-old black-market medical courier, a restless lover haunted by memories of his mother, a teenage girl gazing out her attic window at a nearby prison, all of them wounded but grasping toward transcendence. Clear-eyed yet inspiring, Verge challenges us with moments of uncomfortable truth, even as it urges us to place our faith not in the flimsy guardrails of society but in the memories held--and told--by our own individual bodies.
An explosive, genre-defying masterpiece: a vision of our near-extinction and a re-imagined Joan of Arc poised to save a world ravaged by war.
The author explores the status of being a misfit as something to be embraced, and social misfits as being individuals of value who have a place in society, in a work that encourages people who have had difficulty finding their way to pursue their goals.
A fiercely provocative novel, exploring the treacherous borders between war and sex, love and art, from the author of The Book of Joan and The Chronology of Water
In a bold reimagining of Freud's iconic case study, the narrative centers on Dora, a character infused with anger and defiance against the constraints of adulthood and societal hypocrisy. Lidia Yuknavitch explores themes of identity and rebellion, channeling her own convictions to create a fierce and relatable protagonist. This novel not only challenges historical perceptions of psychoanalysis but also resonates deeply with readers, as it captures the struggle for self-expression and authenticity in a repressive world.
The Chronology of Water traces the effect of extreme grief on a young woman's developing sexuality. With candour and humility, Yuknavitch chronicles her early experiences as a survivor of childhood abuse at the hands of her father and then the birth, just out of her teens, of a stillborn child.From the shattered parts she weaves a narrative shining with the healing power of art, beauty, writing, sibling love, romantic attachment - to men and women - and swimming. It is a journey of addiction, self-destruction, and ultimately survival that finally comes together in the shape of love.
Tracing the Writings of War in Late Twentieth-Century Fiction
Exploring the concept of war through a discursive lens, this book examines late 20th Century novels that reinterpret and demilitarize traditional narratives of conflict. By analyzing these literary works, it challenges conventional perceptions of violence and invites readers to reconsider the implications of war in contemporary society. The focus on allegory reveals deeper themes and critiques, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of warfare and its representation in literature.