57 pages 1 hour read

Maggie Nelson

The Argonauts

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Reviews & Readership

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Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts receives high praise for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of gender, sexuality, and family. Critics commend its intellectual rigor and emotional depth. However, some find its non-linear narrative challenging. Overall, it's celebrated for its thought-provoking and deeply personal narrative style.

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Who Should Read The Argonauts?

Readers who appreciate The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson are often drawn to memoirs and critical theory that explore gender, sexuality, and identity. Fans of works like Gender Trouble by Judith Butler or Ariel by Sylvia Plath will resonate with Nelson's intimate and scholarly prose that challenges conventional norms.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Mothers
Topics
LGBTQ
Gender / Feminism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Genre
Biography