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A Woman
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The heart-wrenching autobiographical novel that paved the way for feminist writers in Italy
‘To love, to sacrifice oneself, and to submit! Was this what all women were destined for?’
When her carefree, aspirational childhood in a seaside town is brought brutally to an end, the nameless narrator of Sibilla Aleramo's blazing autobiographical novel discovers the shocking reality of life for a woman in Italy at the dawn of the twentieth century. As she begins to recognize the similarities between her own predicament and the plight of her mother and the women around her, she becomes convinced that she must escape her fate.
Unashamed and remarkably ahead of its time, A Woman is a landmark in European feminist writing.
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Sibilla Aleramo's book is celebrated for its groundbreaking impact and energetic style, presenting a highly personal story that resonates with modern readers despite being over a century old. Critics appreciate its rawness and the author's forward-thinking approach, considering it both a powerful autobiography and a pioneering work of feminist literature. The book's ability to blur the lines between personal narrative and broader themes is highlighted as a key strength, alongside its continued relevance today.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241345726
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Erica Segre
- Translated by Simon Carnell
- Translated by Simon Carnell
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Sibilla Aleramo (1876-1960), the pseudonym of Marta Felicina Faccio, was an Italian author and poet best known for producing some of the first feminist writing in Italy and for her autobiographical depictions of life as a woman in late nineteenth-century Italy. She was a recipient of the prestigious Viareggio R paci award and was active in political and artistic circles throughout her adult life.
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