Myths, fairy tales and biblical stories are turned on their head in this powerful collection of short stories by sapphic poet Renee Vivien.
Renée Vivien Books
June 11, 1877 – November 18, 1909
Renée Vivien was a British poet who wrote in French, embracing the mannerisms of Symbolism as one of its late adherents. Her work, encompassing sonnets, hendecasyllabic verse, and prose poetry, draws inspiration from her relationships and classical influences. Figures like Natalie Barney and Violet Shilleto appear in her writings, alongside the profound impact of Sappho, whom Vivien translated and saw as an icon. Her poetry is characterized by its exploration of love between women, sensual expression, and a distinctive formal elegance.
Une femme m'apparut...
- 82 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Ce roman est l'histoire autobiographique d'une passion amoureuse fatale, celle que Renee Vivien, une petite Anglaise ayant adopte la langue francaise a vecue avec la celebre salonniere Natalie Barney. Roman a clef, Une femme m'apparut... est aussi l'unique roman qu'a ecrit Renee Vivien, grande poetesse et figure incontournable de la litterature lesbienne. Il fut publie dans sa version originale pour la premiere fois en 1904."
