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The narrative explores themes of gender identity and societal norms through the story of Iphis, born a girl but raised as a boy to meet parental expectations. As Iphis falls in love with Ianthe, the tension between personal desire and societal constraints intensifies, leading to a transformative moment on the wedding day. Telethusa's prayers to Isis raise questions about the nature of identity and the influence of societal attitudes. The story challenges traditional values and invites readers to reconsider the definitions of gender and love.
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Girl Meets Boy: The Myth of Iphis, Ali Smith
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- Released
- 2008
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ali Smith
- Publisher
- Knopf Canada
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN13
- 9780676978759
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ+, Folklore & Mythology, Mythology, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ+ Romance
- Original title
- Girl meets boy
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative explores themes of gender identity and societal norms through the story of Iphis, born a girl but raised as a boy to meet parental expectations. As Iphis falls in love with Ianthe, the tension between personal desire and societal constraints intensifies, leading to a transformative moment on the wedding day. Telethusa's prayers to Isis raise questions about the nature of identity and the influence of societal attitudes. The story challenges traditional values and invites readers to reconsider the definitions of gender and love.