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Living in "Energetic Space": Jeanette Winterson's Bodies and Pleasures.

Authors :
Detloff, Madelyn
Source :
English Language Notes. Fall/Winter2007, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p149-159. 11p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Presents an essay of the books "Written on the Body," "Gut Symmetries" and "The PowerBook" by Jeanette Winterson. She focuses on the idea of art being an energetic space. Particularly, queer space is discussed, the idea of creating livable lives for oneself, and same sex desires are looked at. It also mentions the importance of virtuality in order to explore these ideas. "The Nick of Time," by Elizabeth Grosz is mentioned.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ESSAYS
*SAME-sex relationships

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00138282
Volume :
45
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
English Language Notes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28805127
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1215/00138282-45.2.149