George Egerton was een sleutelfiguur van de feministische 'New Woman'-beweging en een vooraanstaand schrijfster van het fin de siècle. Haar stilistische innovaties en radicale, feministische onderwerpen plaatsten haar bij de meest invloedrijke literaire stemmen van die tijd. Egertons experimentele benadering van vorm en inhoud liep vooruit op de modernistische technieken van schrijvers als James Joyce en D. H. Lawrence. Haar werk, dat ook Thomas Hardy beïnvloedde, wordt erkend als de eerste vermelding van Friedrich Nietzsche in de Engelse literatuur.
The book highlights the scarcity and rising costs of early 20th-century literature, emphasizing the importance of preserving these classic works. It offers affordable, high-quality modern editions that faithfully reproduce the original text and artwork, making these timeless pieces accessible to contemporary readers.
Exploring the complexities of female sexuality, this collection of short stories features women who embrace their desires and navigate their identities beyond mere sexual objects. The narratives emphasize the significance of women's relationships across different classes and ethnicities, revealing their inner consciousness through dreams and emotional connections. With a modernist touch, the stories reflect themes of dislocation, aesthetic experimentation, and the multifaceted experiences of female desire, gender identity, and the joys and struggles of motherhood.
A proud young writer grows delirious with hunger in circa-1900 Norway."
The prose poetry collection showcases the unique style of Ola Hansson, originally published in 1895 and now translated by George Egerton. This reprint, edited by Joe Bandel, offers readers a chance to explore Hansson's lyrical and evocative language, reflecting the themes and emotions of his time. The work stands out for its innovative blending of poetic form with narrative prose, inviting a deeper engagement with the text.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature, offering an affordable and high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.
