Appropriate
- 176pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
A timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.
Paisley Rekdal Ordine dei libri
Il lavoro di Paisley Rekdal approfondisce temi di razza, sessualità, mito e identità, spesso facendo riferimento alla cultura contemporanea. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da un taglio netto e intenso che attira irresistibilmente i lettori nelle complessità dell'esperienza umana. Rekdal utilizza la sua prospettiva unica per esplorare intricate questioni di appartenenza e non appartenenza. La sua voce letteraria è distintiva e stimola la riflessione.
- 2021
- 2012
Exploring the intricate dynamics of identity and familial legacy, this hybrid memoir intertwines personal essays, historical documentation, and poetry. It delves into the lives of Rekdal's Norwegian-American father, his mixed-race marriage, and the photographer Edward S. Curtis alongside his Apsaroke guide, Alexander Upshaw. Through innovative typography and parallel narratives, the work offers a unique lens on intimacy, race, and the complexities of self within contemporary America, creating an original literary experience.
- 2002
Exploring the complexities of identity politics and interracial desire, the author embarks on a journey across Asia, reflecting on her mixed race heritage as the daughter of a Chinese American mother and a Norwegian father. This captivating blend of personal essay and travelogue delves into how appearance influences perceptions of ethnicity, offering profound insights into the author's quest for belonging and understanding in a multifaceted world.