Description
In this lyrical, intimate work, a young Black woman named Liliane turns her inner world into art—using color, memory, and desire to map the complicated terrain of female sexuality and selfhood. As her life unfolds through vivid recollection and shifting dreams, she confronts the expectations placed upon her, the longings she refuses to silence, and the emotional truths she must claim for herself. Shange’s signature blend of poetic intensity and theatrical immediacy makes Liliane’s voice feel both personal and universal, inviting readers to witness how creativity can become a form of survival. At its heart, the book is a meditation on identity, agency, and the power of expression to transform pain into radiance.
Available Editions
paperback
St. Martin's Griffin
Published Oct 11, 2011
288 pages
ISBN: 9780312644109
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Details
First Published
1994
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Liliane by Ntozake Shange.