A wonderful summative reflection on a singular writer. Since the first time I read The Lover, I have been haunted by her language. In The Lover and in Hiroshima Mon Amour, her capturing or maybe better, her generation of the the broken, gap-ridden rupture of trauma in language has remained with me since I first encountered it many years ago now...
This is a really wonderful survey, Renata. I've just seen India Song and the images and music keep surfacing days later, despite finding it a significant test if endurance. I'm sure I will resort to this guide again in future.
Loved this comprehensive summary. You’ve reminded me of so many books, films and musings by this fabulous woman and given me a few more to track down. Thank you
A wonderful summative reflection on a singular writer. Since the first time I read The Lover, I have been haunted by her language. In The Lover and in Hiroshima Mon Amour, her capturing or maybe better, her generation of the the broken, gap-ridden rupture of trauma in language has remained with me since I first encountered it many years ago now...
She really does come in to stay
Gosh, I am so thankful I have found your substack. This is breathtaking, especially the introduction.
Thank you for your kind words!
This is a really wonderful survey, Renata. I've just seen India Song and the images and music keep surfacing days later, despite finding it a significant test if endurance. I'm sure I will resort to this guide again in future.
Loved this comprehensive summary. You’ve reminded me of so many books, films and musings by this fabulous woman and given me a few more to track down. Thank you
I'm so happy to read this Sharyn, thank you, I'm happy it's useful.