Plus d’un million de livres à portée de main !
Bookbot

Dorothy Allison

    11 avril 1949 – 6 novembre 2024

    Dorothy Allison est une écrivaine et conférencière américaine dont l'œuvre explore les profondeurs de la lutte des classes, de l'abus et de l'expérience féminine. Sa prose aborde sans relâche des thèmes tels que la famille, la sexualité, ainsi que les questions d'identité féminine et d'expérience lesbienne. Allison éclaire les complexités des relations humaines et des inégalités sociales, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu puissant et souvent saisissant de la vie dans le sud des États-Unis. Sa voix littéraire est distinctive et significative pour la compréhension des lettres américaines contemporaines.

    Dorothy Allison
    Cavedweller
    Bastard Out of Carolina
    Trash
    Skin
    Two or Three Things I Know for Sure
    Conversations with Dorothy Allison
    • Conversations with Dorothy Allison

      • 200pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      4,3(26)Évaluer

      The author, known for her impactful storytelling, explores themes of family, identity, and resilience in her latest work. Drawing from her own experiences, she delves into complex relationships and the struggles of her characters against societal challenges. Rich in emotional depth, the narrative captures the essence of personal growth and the quest for belonging, showcasing her signature blend of raw honesty and lyrical prose. This new installment continues to reflect her commitment to portraying the intricacies of human experience.

      Conversations with Dorothy Allison
    • An autobiographical work written for the stage explores such topics as love and loss, beauty and terror, and the intricacies of family love and hatred, while illuminating the rural poverty of the South

      Two or Three Things I Know for Sure
    • Skin

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,2(12)Évaluer

      In this collection of essays, autobiographical narratives and performance pieces, the author probes the meaning of all these identities with humour, passion and conviction, as she works out what it means to be queer and happy in a world still arguing about what it means to be queer.

      Skin
    • 4,1(4962)Évaluer

      Preface: Deciding to live -- River of names -- "The meanest woman ever left Tennessee"--Mama -- Gospel song -- I'm working on my charm -- Steal away -- Monkeybites -- Don't tell me you don't know -- Demon lover -- Her thighs -- The muscle of the mind -- Violence against women begins at home -- A lesbian appetite

      Trash
    • Bastard Out of Carolina

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      4,1(1885)Évaluer

      Ruth Ann Boatwright, a South Carolina bastard, tells her life with her family and the emotional and physical violence she experiences.

      Bastard Out of Carolina
    • Cavedweller

      • 448pages
      • 16 heures de lecture
      3,8(4001)Évaluer

      Exploring themes of forgiveness and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, the narrative delves into the resilience of the human spirit. As a thematic sequel to her acclaimed debut, it showcases the author's storytelling prowess, drawing readers into a poignant journey of personal and familial challenges.

      Cavedweller
    • High Risk

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,7(144)Évaluer

      A literary collection of explicit writings--fiction, poetry, and essays--addresses "high risk" subject matter, such as illicit sex, incest, bondage, drug use, and transsexuality, and features contributions by progressive writers including Dorothy Allison, William Burroughs, and Kathy Acker. Reissue.

      High Risk
    • Heimkehr nach Cayro

      • 414pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Vor Jahren hat Delia ihre Heimat in den Südstaaten, ihren Mann und die 2 Kinder verlassen, um in Kalifornien ein neues Leben als Rock-Sängerin zu beginnen. Nun kehrt sie zurück, um ihr Leben in Ordnung zu bringen.

      Heimkehr nach Cayro