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The narrative explores the groundbreaking contributions of a female author who adopted a male pseudonym to challenge genre norms in science fiction during the late 1960s. Through her provocative stories, she engaged with prominent writers while concealing her identity as Alice Bradley Sheldon. Her works, including notable pieces like Houston, Houston, Do You Read? and The Women Men Don't See, not only redefined the genre but also highlighted feminist themes. The revelation of her true identity adds a compelling layer to her legacy in literature.
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James Tiptree, JR., Julie Phillips
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- James Tiptree, JR.
- Subtitle
- The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Julie Phillips
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN10
- 0312426941
- ISBN13
- 9780312426941
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Feminism, Writing, Gender
- Original title
- James Tiptree Jr.
- Rating
- 4.65 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative explores the groundbreaking contributions of a female author who adopted a male pseudonym to challenge genre norms in science fiction during the late 1960s. Through her provocative stories, she engaged with prominent writers while concealing her identity as Alice Bradley Sheldon. Her works, including notable pieces like Houston, Houston, Do You Read? and The Women Men Don't See, not only redefined the genre but also highlighted feminist themes. The revelation of her true identity adds a compelling layer to her legacy in literature.