Title
Airless Spaces
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A Collection Of Short Stories, Set Among The Disappeared And Darkened Sectors Of New York City, About Characters Who Fall Prey To An Increasingly Bureaucratized Poverty.In 1970, At The Age Of Twentyfive, Shulamith Firestone Wrote And Published The Dialectic Of Sex, Immediately Becoming A Classic Of Second Wave Feminism Across The World To This Very Day. It Was One Of The Few Books That Dared To Look At How Radical Feminism Could And Should Shape The Future; And One Whose Predictions (The Cybernetic Revolution, For Example) Proved Startlingly Prescient Of Issues Today. Published By Semiotext(E) In 1998, Airless Spaces, Firestone'S First Work Of Fiction, Is A Collection Of Short Stories Written By Firestone As She Found Herself Drifting From The Professional Career Path She'D Been On And Into What She Describes As A New Airless Space. These Deadpan Stories, Set Among The Disappeared And Darkened Sectors Of New York City, Are About Losers Who Fall Prey To An Increasingly Bureaucratized Poverty And Find Themselves In An Out Of (Mental) Hospitals. But What Gives Characters Such As Scummanifesto Author Valerie Solanas Their Depth And Charge, Is Their The Small Crises That Trigger An Awareness That They'Re In Trouble. Some Time Later, After I Had Moved To St. Mark'S Place, I Saw Valerie In The Street. She Asked Me For A Quarter, And I Saw That She Was Begging. She Had Lost Her Apartment, And Presumably Her Welfare. Later, A Friend Of Mine Who Ran A Store On St. Mark'S Place Said That Valerie Had Approached Him For Shelter. She Was Covered With Sores, And Wearing Only A Blanket To Beg In. She Had Been Out On The Street Approximately Three Months Without Shelter. Not Long After That, She Disappeared From The Street Entirely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Airless Spaces' about? A: 'Airless Spaces' is a collection of short stories by Shulamith Firestone, focusing on characters navigating the challenges of poverty in New York City. The stories delve into the lives of those who experience bureaucratized poverty and mental health struggles.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Airless Spaces'? A: The author of 'Airless Spaces' is Shulamith Firestone, a prominent figure in second wave feminism, known for her influential work 'The Dialectic of Sex'.
- Q: When was 'Airless Spaces' published? A: 'Airless Spaces' was published on March 1, 1998.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Airless Spaces' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Airless Spaces' have? A: 'Airless Spaces' contains a total of 160 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Airless Spaces'? A: 'Airless Spaces' explores themes of poverty, mental health, and the impact of bureaucratic systems on individuals, revealing the struggles faced by marginalized characters.
- Q: Is 'Airless Spaces' based on true events? A: 'Airless Spaces' is a work of fiction, but it is influenced by real-life experiences and societal issues faced by the author and characters within the stories.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy 'Airless Spaces'? A: 'Airless Spaces' is ideal for readers interested in feminist literature, social issues, and character-driven narratives that address the complexities of urban life.
- Q: Are there any notable characters in 'Airless Spaces'? A: Yes, the book features notable characters, including Valerie Solanas, a real-life figure known for her radical feminist views, showcasing the depth of struggles faced by individuals in society.
- Q: What is the condition of the book offered? A: The book is in 'Very Good' condition, indicating minimal wear and a well-maintained appearance.