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Natalie Barney, born in 1876, defied societal expectations by rejecting marriage and embracing her attraction to women. Raised by a rebellious mother, she developed a passion for poetry and the arts, which flourished in early 20th-century Paris. There, she established a prominent literary salon and engaged in notable romantic relationships with various artists and writers. Her vibrant, unconventional life garnered admiration from literary figures like Proust and Colette, while drawing criticism from high society, ultimately making her a significant figure in 20th-century culture.
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Wild Heart: A Life, Suzanne Rodriguez
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Wild Heart: A Life
- Subtitle
- Natalie Clifford Barney and the Decadence of Literary Paris
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Suzanne Rodriguez
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780060937805
- Category
- Art / Culture, About Literature, Maps and Travel, Ethnography, Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics, LGBTQ+
- Description
- Natalie Barney, born in 1876, defied societal expectations by rejecting marriage and embracing her attraction to women. Raised by a rebellious mother, she developed a passion for poetry and the arts, which flourished in early 20th-century Paris. There, she established a prominent literary salon and engaged in notable romantic relationships with various artists and writers. Her vibrant, unconventional life garnered admiration from literary figures like Proust and Colette, while drawing criticism from high society, ultimately making her a significant figure in 20th-century culture.