Her Body and Other Parties: Stories
Description
Carmen Maria Machado's debut collection, *Her Body and Other Parties*, is a masterful exploration of the female experience, blending genres to create startling and unforgettable narratives. These stories delve into the realities of women's lives, confronting themes of desire, violence, and the complexities of the body with a unique blend of visceral horror, queer intimacy, and sharp wit. Machado's electric prose and fearless imagination bend the boundaries of realism and fantasy, offering a provocative and often unsettling look at agency and identity. From the eerily domestic to the chillingly otherworldly, this collection solidifies Machado's place as a vital new voice in contemporary fiction.
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paperback
Graywolf Press
Published Oct 3, 2017
248 pages
ISBN: 9781555977887
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
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