36 pages 1 hour read

Djuna Barnes

Nightwood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1936

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Nightwood by Djuna Barnes is a highly poetic and complex novel celebrated for its rich, evocative prose and deep exploration of marginalized identities. Critics applaud its groundbreaking narrative structure and vivid character portrayals but note its dense, non-linear storytelling can be challenging. A pioneering work of modernist fiction, it remains polarizing yet influential.

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Who Should Read Nightwood?

Nightwood by Djuna Barnes appeals to readers who appreciate modernist literature and complex, lyrical prose. Fans of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and James Joyce's Ulysses will find the experimental narrative and exploration of human relationships engaging. This novel is ideal for those intrigued by themes of identity, love, and existentialism.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Mothers
Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Psychological Fiction
American Literature
Topics
LGBTQ
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
History: World