Indelicacy

Discover the profound narrative of Amina Cain's 'Indelicacy', a compelling feminist fable that explores themes of class, gender roles, and personal empowerment. In this ghostly tale set in an ageless world reminiscent of both Emily Dickinson and David Lynch, a cleaning woman in an art museum yearns for more than just a mundane existence. She dares to dream of liberation through writing, transcending her role as mere caretaker of art. However, her journey to happiness is fraught with unexpected constraints as she marries into wealth, only to find herself trapped in a new set of societal expectations. Amina Cain deftly blends elements of Victorian literature with the modern sensibilities of authors like Jean Rhys and Octavia Butler, delivering a story that is as much about the feminine experience as it is about the human condition. 'Indelicacy' is a thought-provoking exploration of desire, anxiety, and the quest for one’s true calling, making it a must-read for those who dare to challenge the norms. Perfect for book clubs, feminist literature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deep, reflective read, this trade paperback is a gem that deserves a place on your shelf. Get 'Indelicacy' today and immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted literary experience available from Smartfox NZ. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922268518
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 176


Description:
A ghostly feminist fable, Amina Cain's Indelicacy is the story of a woman navigating between gender and class roles to empower herself and fulfill her dreams.

In 'a strangely ageless world somewhere between Emily Dickinson and David Lynch' (Blake Butler), a cleaning woman at a museum of art nurtures aspirations to do more than simply dust the paintings around her. She dreams of having the liberty to explore them in writing, and so must find a way to win herself the time and security to use her mind. She escapes her lot by marrying a rich man, but having gained a husband, a house, high society and a maid, she finds that her new life of privilege is no less constrained. Not only has she taken up different forms of time-consuming labor-social and erotic-but she is now, however passively, forcing other women to clean up after her. Perhaps another and more drastic solution is necessary?

Reminiscent of a lost Victorian classic in miniature, yet taking equal inspiration from such modern authors as Jean Rhys, Octavia Butler, Clarice Lispector and Jean Genet, Amina Cain's Indelicacy is at once a ghost story without a ghost, a fable without a moral and a down-to-earth investigation of the barriers faced by women in both life and literature. It is a novel about seeing, class, desire, anxiety, pleasure, friendship and the battle to find one's true calling.

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