Inseparable: Desire Between Women...
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Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. St…
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Emma Donoghue's Inseparable is a lively, erudite exploration of desire between women in literature from the 17th to the 20th century. Through close readings of works by Aphra Behn, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, and others, Donoghue uncovers a rich tradition of female same-sex desire. This used former library copy offers the full text with minor markings, making it an affordable option for students and general readers interested in literary history and LGBTQ+ studies.
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About Inseparable: Desire Between Women...
In Inseparable, acclaimed author Emma Donoghue turns her novelist's eye to literary history, tracing representations of desire between women across three centuries of English-language writing. Moving from the Restoration comedies of Aphra Behn through the Gothic novels of the 1790s, the suppressed passions of Victorian fiction, and the modernist experiments of Virginia Woolf and Djuna Barnes, Donoghue demonstrates that same-sex desire between women is not a modern invention but a persistent, if often coded, literary theme. Her analysis is both scholarly and accessible, combining close textual reading with cultural context. This former library copy is structurally sound with intact pages and minimal highlighting, though the binding may show wear and library markings are present. It remains a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand the historical roots of queer literary representation.
Who should read Inseparable: Desire Between Women...?
This book is ideal for students and scholars of English literature, gender studies, and LGBTQ+ history, as well as general readers fascinated by literary history and queer theory. It suits those interested in how desire between women has been represented, coded, and censored across centuries. Readers who appreciate Emma Donoghue's fiction will enjoy her insightful nonfiction voice. Librarians and booksellers seeking to build inclusive collections will find it a useful reference. The used copy is best for budget-conscious readers comfortable with ex-library markings.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Written by a bestselling novelist and literary historian, combining engaging prose with rigorous scholarship.
- ✓ Covers a wide historical range from the 17th to the 20th century, offering a comprehensive overview.
- ✓ Provides close readings of major and lesser-known works, illuminating hidden or coded representations of desire.
- ✓ Accessible to general readers while still valuable for academic study, with clear arguments and context.
- ✓ This used copy is an affordable option for those who don't mind library markings and minor wear.
Cons
- ✗ This is a former library copy with stickers, markings, and possible binding wear, which may deter collectors.
- ✗ Dust jacket and supplements are not included, so the book may look incomplete on a shelf.
- ✗ Minimal writing or highlighting may be present, which could distract some readers.
- ✗ The binding may be loose or creased, affecting durability for heavy use.
- ✗ Stock photo does not show the actual condition, so buyers should expect typical ex-library imperfections.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the condition of this used copy?
It is a former library copy with intact pages and minimal writing or highlighting. The binding may be loose or creased, and library markings and a sticker are present. Dust jackets and supplements are not included.
Is this book suitable for academic study?
Yes, it is a scholarly work often used in literature and gender studies courses, though this particular copy has library markings that may affect its appearance.
Does the book focus only on British literature?
While primarily focused on English-language literature, it includes American and Irish writers as well, spanning the 17th to 20th centuries.
Is this a novel or nonfiction?
It is nonfiction literary criticism and history, not a novel, though Emma Donoghue is also a novelist.
Will I miss anything by not having the dust jacket?
The dust jacket is primarily decorative; the full text of the book is present, so you will not miss any content.
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