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Nominated for the 2016 PEN Translation PrizeOne of Flavorwire's Top 50 Independent Books of 2015One of Entropy Magazine's Best Fiction Books of 2015One of Bookriot's 100 MustRead Books Translated From FrenchSphinx is the remarkable debut novel, originally published in 1986, by the incredibly talented and inventive French author Anne Garrta, one of the few female members of Oulipo, the influential and exclusive French experimental literary group whose mission is to create literature based on mathematical and linguistic restraints, and whose ranks include Georges Perec and Italo Calvino, among others.A beautiful and complex love story between two characters, the narrator, 'I,' and their lover, A***, written without using any gender markers to refer to the main characters, Sphinx is a remarkable linguistic feat and paragon of experimental literature that has never been accomplished before or since in the strictlygendered French language.Sphinx is a landmark text in the feminist, LGBT, and experimental literary canons appearing in English for the first time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Sphinx? A: Sphinx explores a complex love story between two characters, narrated without gender markers, making it a unique contribution to feminist and LGBT literature.
- Q: Who is the author of Sphinx? A: The author of Sphinx is Anne Garréta, a prominent member of the Oulipo group known for her innovative literary style.
- Q: When was Sphinx first published? A: Sphinx was originally published in 1986 and was translated into English and released on April 21, 2015.
- Q: What is the length of Sphinx? A: Sphinx has a total of 152 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does Sphinx have? A: Sphinx is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is Sphinx suitable for all readers? A: Sphinx is often recommended for readers interested in experimental literature, feminist themes, and LGBT narratives.
- Q: What awards has Sphinx been nominated for? A: Sphinx was nominated for the 2016 PEN Translation Prize and has received recognition in various literary lists for its significance.
- Q: Does Sphinx have any specific material considerations? A: While Sphinx is a paperback, there are no specific material considerations mentioned regarding its care.
- Q: What literary group is Anne Garréta associated with? A: Anne Garréta is associated with Oulipo, a group focused on experimental literature using mathematical and linguistic constraints.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of Sphinx's narrative style? A: Sphinx employs a unique narrative style that refrains from using gender markers for its characters, challenging traditional representations in literature.