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Now, Voyager (Femmes Fatales),New
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That iconic American melodrama that inspired the 1943 cult classic film starring Bette Davis.Dont lets ask for the moon! We have the stars!The film Now, Voyager concludes with these famous words, which reaffirmed Bette Daviss own stardom and changed the way Americans smoked cigarettes. But few fans of this rich story know its source. Olive Higgins Proutys 1941 novel provides a rich, complex portrait of the inner life of its protagonist and the society she inhabits. Over half a century later, it still offers fresh and quietly radical takes on psychiatric treatment, traditional family life, female desire, and womens agency.Boston blueblood Charlotte Vale has led an unhappy, sheltered life. Dowdy, repressed, and pushing forty, Charlotte finds salvation in the unlikely form of a nervous breakdown, placing her at a sanitarium, where she undergoes treatment to rebuild her ravaged selfesteem and uncover her true intelligence and charm.Femmes Fatales restores to print the best of womens writing in the classic pulp genres of the mid20th century. From mystery to hardboiled noir to taboo lesbian romance, these rediscovered queens of pulp offer subversive perspectives on a turbulent era.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Now, Voyager? A: The main theme of Now, Voyager revolves around self-realization, women's agency, and the exploration of societal norms regarding female desire and psychiatric treatment.
- Q: Who is the author of Now, Voyager? A: The author of Now, Voyager is Olive Higgins Prouty, who published the novel in 1941.
- Q: What is the genre of Now, Voyager? A: Now, Voyager falls under the genre of criticism and theory, specifically exploring themes related to women's writing and pulp genres.
- Q: How many pages does Now, Voyager have? A: Now, Voyager contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the Now, Voyager book being sold? A: The Now, Voyager book is being sold as 'New' condition.
- Q: When was Now, Voyager published? A: Now, Voyager was published on October 1, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does Now, Voyager have? A: Now, Voyager is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is Now, Voyager part of a series? A: Yes, Now, Voyager is part of the Femmes Fatales series, which includes various works of women's writing from the mid-20th century.
- Q: What are the notable features of the Femmes Fatales series? A: The Femmes Fatales series restores classic women's writing from pulp genres, including mystery, noir, and lesbian romance, offering subversive perspectives.
- Q: What can readers expect from the character development in Now, Voyager? A: Readers can expect a rich and deep portrayal of the protagonist, Charlotte Vale, as she undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment.