I read this book in college with a phenomenal proffessor who taught me alot about feminism and the wonderful strength of being a woman. I have read and reread this book about 4 times and enjoyed it as much and been able to understand it as I have grown older. I have the college version that has an authoritative text and criticisms....well worth reading also.
This book has some wonderful imagery and symbolism and although not set in this era is certainly understandable in any time period. It is reminiscent of a Virginia Wolfe take on what life was like for a woman in the south with references to Creole culture, taboo and the lore of New Orleans.
It is interesting to note that this book was met initially with huge criticism (probably by men:)) and put out of print for 50 years in this country. It is a classic novel written by a wonderful woman writer at the turn of the century.
5* out of 5*
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