Appropriate
- 176pages
- 7 heures de lecture
A timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.
Paisley Rekdal Livres
L'œuvre de Paisley Rekdal explore les thèmes de la race, de la sexualité, du mythe et de l'identité, faisant souvent référence à la culture contemporaine. Son écriture se caractérise par un tranchant vif et intense qui attire irrésistiblement les lecteurs dans les complexités de l'expérience humaine. Rekdal utilise sa perspective unique pour explorer d'intrincates questions d'appartenance et de non-appartenance. Sa voix littéraire est distinctive et pousse à la réflexion.
Exploring the complexities of identity politics and interracial desire, the author embarks on a journey across Asia, reflecting on her mixed race heritage as the daughter of a Chinese American mother and a Norwegian father. This captivating blend of personal essay and travelogue delves into how appearance influences perceptions of ethnicity, offering profound insights into the author's quest for belonging and understanding in a multifaceted world.
Exploring the intricate dynamics of identity and familial legacy, this hybrid memoir intertwines personal essays, historical documentation, and poetry. It delves into the lives of Rekdal's Norwegian-American father, his mixed-race marriage, and the photographer Edward S. Curtis alongside his Apsaroke guide, Alexander Upshaw. Through innovative typography and parallel narratives, the work offers a unique lens on intimacy, race, and the complexities of self within contemporary America, creating an original literary experience.