Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit

(Author) Jeanette Winterson
Format: Paperback
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'At that time I could not imagine what would become of me, and I didn't care. It was not judgement day, but another morning' This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by working-class evangelists in the North of England to be one of God's elect. Passionate, headstrong and shielded by her mother's grand disapproval of a sinful world, she seems destined for life as a missionary. And then she meets Melanie. At sixteen, Jeanette faces a world of uncertainty as she breaks from the church and her community for the young woman she loves. Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a warm, witty and daring novel that gives voice to irrepressible desire. Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

Information
Publisher:
National Geographic Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781784877484
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Oct. 14, 2021

Jeanette Winterson

Jeanette Winterson is a British writer known for her innovative and lyrical writing style. She is best known for her debut novel "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit," which won the Whitbread Prize for First Novel in 1985. Winterson's works often explore themes of love, sexuality, and identity, drawing on her own experiences as a lesbian woman. She has been praised for her unique narrative structures and use of language, blending elements of fantasy, mythology, and autobiography in her writing. Winterson's contributions to literature include pushing boundaries in terms of genre and form, challenging traditional notions of storytelling. Some of her other notable works include "The Passion," "Written on the Body," and "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?" Winterson's impact on the literary world can be seen through her bold and imaginative storytelling, which continues to resonate with readers around the world.

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