The Awakening and selected stories
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A daring novel of a woman's sexual and spiritual rebirth.
Sandra M. Sandra Mortola Gilbert Books
Sandra M. Gilbert is acclaimed for her prolific contributions to literary criticism and poetry, offering astute observations on the literary landscape. Her writing delves deeply into the intricacies of language and demonstrates a sophisticated grasp of literary traditions. As a distinguished professor emerita, her critical analyses continue to illuminate the field of literary studies.
Paper Fish
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Set in Chicago during the 1940s and 1950s, Paper Fish is populated by hardworking Italian-American immigrants whose heroism lies in their quiet, sometimes tragic humanity. At the center of the novel is young Carmolina, who is torn between the bonds of the past and the pull of the future —a need for home and a yearning for independence.Carmolina’s own story is interwoven with the stories of her the memories and legends of her Grandmother Doria; the courtship tales of her father, a gentle policeman and her mother, a lonely waitress; and the painful story of Doriana, her beautiful but silent sister.
