Cover of the book Wide Sargasso Sea
Bestseller book
Critically acclaimed
Has film adaptation
Buy on Amazon

Already read? Rate it!

Wide Sargasso Sea

byJean Rhys

Who is this book for? Readers interested in feminist literature, postcolonial studies, and classic novels.

Topics ColonialismPostcolonial literatureRaceLove storiesMan-woman relationshipsCreolesSocial customsPsychological fictionBritish literatureHistorical fictionRace and PrejudiceLove
MoodMelancholic, Reflective
Female protagonist
RomanceCentral to the Plot
ViolenceMild
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'A gorgeous clothbound edition of Jean Rhys's great masterpiece of desire and madness in the Caribbean, published for the novel's fiftieth anniversary. Born into the oppressive, colonialist society of 1930s Jamaica, white Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway meets a young Englishman who is drawn to her innocent beauty and sensuality. After their marriage, however, disturbing rumours begin to circulate which poison her husband against her. Caught between his demands and her own precarious sense of belonging, Antoinette is inexorably driven towards madness, and her husband into the arms of another novel's heroine. This classic study of betrayal, a seminal work of postcolonial literature, is Jean Rhys's brief, beautiful masterpiece.'She took one of the works of genius of the nineteenth century and turned it inside-out to create one of the works of genius of the twentieth century'Michele Roberts, The Times

Language

en

Published on

10/06/2016

Pages

192

Format

Hardback

ISBN

9780241281901

Price Comparison

More books by Jean Rhys

Show all

Books similar to Wide Sargasso Sea

If you enjoyed readingWide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, you may also like some of the following books.


Feminist Literary Criticism

Feminist Literary Criticism provides a lens through which to analyze literature from a feminist perspective. These books explore themes of gender, power, and identity, offering rich insights for literary enthusiasts and students alike.

Show all

Award Winning Literature

Step into the world of **Award Winning Literature books**, where every page resonates with excellence and acclaim. These books have not only captured the hearts of readers but have also been recognized by prestigious literary awards.

Show all

Fiction

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of fiction books, where every page invites you into a new universe. From heartwarming tales of quirky small towns to gripping narratives of modern love dilemmas, our collection offers something for every reader.

Show all

Romance

Step into a world where hearts flutter and emotions run high with our captivating selection of romance books. From tales of timeless love to modern-day fairy tales, these stories promise to sweep you off your feet.

Show all

Historical fiction

Step back in time with our captivating selection of historical fiction books. From the intrigue of the Renaissance to the tumultuous eras of the twentieth century, these narratives bring history to life with vivid storytelling and rich detail.

Show all