Questa autrice canadese, originaria della Malesia, esplora le esperienze femminili attraverso diversi periodi di tempo e culture. Le sue opere presentano spesso strutture aperte ed echi di storie femminili, riflettendo una fascinazione per il potenziale della forma del romanzo. Poetessa nel cuore, scrive in sequenze, cercando di catturare gli aspetti non scritti e culturalmente sovrascritti dell'essere donna. Il suo approccio è influenzato dalla letteratura femminista, con l'obiettivo di esaminare criticamente ed espandere i generi letterari tradizionali.
Ana Historic is the story of Mrs. Richards, a woman of no history, who appears briefly in 1873 in the civic archives of Vancouver. It is also the story of Annie, a contemporary, who becomes obsessed with the possibilities of Mrs. Richards's life. Ana Historic was Daphne Marlatt's first novel, and was originally published by Coach House Press in Canada and The Women's Press in the U.K. The French translation was published by Les Éditions du remue-ménage.
Spanning 25 years, this collection of love poems showcases the evolution of Marlatt's voice and themes. The work reflects a deep exploration of love's complexities, capturing moments of intimacy, longing, and reflection. Through various sequences, readers experience the growth and shifts in perspective that come with time, making it a poignant journey through the nuances of human connection.