Description
A lush, darkly romantic reimagining of the Bluebeard legend, this gothic tale follows a young woman drawn into the orbit of a mysterious and dangerously alluring man. As desire, curiosity, and fear converge within an opulent world of secrets, the story probes the uneasy boundaries between love and possession, fantasy and violence, and beauty and control. Combining fairy-tale symbolism with a vividly stylized sensibility, it offers a provocative meditation on gender, power, marriage, and the stories society tells about women’s desires.
Available Editions
paperback
Verso Books
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9781804291856
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Details
First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bluebeard's Castle by Anna Biller.
Violence
Abuse
Sexual Violence
Death/Grief