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Mothers, Fathers, and Others. Notes on My Real and Literary Family.

Mothers, Fathers, and Others. Notes on My Real and Literary Family.

Our Review

Reading Siri Hustvedt is always an intellectual experience that we recommend you not miss. You may agree or disagree with her reflections, but she invites you to think and ask questions. Furthermore, she mentions studies, books, and writers that will serve as a basis for further delving into the topics that fascinate you most. Her voice resonates strongly and is essential in our time.

In "Mothers, Fathers, and Others," this brilliant author invites us on a profound journey through the complex web of family relationships. It is a book straddling personal memoir and philosophical essay, where Hustvedt unravels the myths surrounding motherhood and fatherhood, exploring how early experiences and cultural narratives shape our identity.

With her characteristic erudition and captivating prose, she addresses themes such as intrafamily love and hate, the burden of prejudice, and the impact of misogyny. An essential work for reflecting on what it means to be human and the invisible forces that unite and separate us.

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Synopsis

"Mothers, Fathers, and Others" is a brilliant collection of short essays where Siri Hustvedt merges feminist philosophy with her own family memoirs. Drawing from her experiences with her mother, grandmother, and daughter, and what she learned from her "artistic mothers" (such as Jane Austen or Emily Brontë), Hustvedt analyzes the concepts we take for granted about family, upbringing, and identity. It is a perceptive and brave exploration of emotional scars, anger as a form of survival, and the immense transformative power of art.

About the Author

Siri Hustvedt (Minnesota, 1955) is one of the most important intellectual figures of our time. With a PhD in English Literature, she is known for her ability to bridge literature, philosophy, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis. Her work, translated into over thirty languages, is characterized by a deep exploration of identity, perception, and memory. Among her most notable novels are What I Loved and Memories of the Future. In 2019, she was awarded the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Literature.

Product Details

  • Pages: 416

  • Author: Siri Hustvedt

  • Publisher: Booket

  • Binding: Paperback

  • Edition: 2023

  • ISBN: 9788432242465

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