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Literary Nonfiction. Women's Studies. Memoir. Cultural Criticism. In THE WORD PRETTY Elisa Gabbert brings together humor and observational intelligence to create a roving and curious series of lyrical essays on writing, reading, and living. Combining elements of criticism, meditation, and personal essay, this book reveals a poet's attention turned to subjects from translation to aphorism, from unreliable memory to beauty and the male gaze.
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- Q: What is 'The Word Pretty' about? A: 'The Word Pretty' is a collection of lyrical essays by Elisa Gabbert, blending humor, cultural criticism, and personal memoir. It explores themes of writing, reading, and living, addressing topics such as translation, aphorism, and the male gaze.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Word Pretty'? A: The author of 'The Word Pretty' is Elisa Gabbert, who is known for her work in literary nonfiction and women's studies.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Word Pretty' have? A: 'The Word Pretty' has a total of 158 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Word Pretty' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Word Pretty' published? A: 'The Word Pretty' was published on November 15, 2018.
- Q: Is 'The Word Pretty' in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Word Pretty' is offered in new condition.
- Q: What edition of 'The Word Pretty' is available? A: 'The Word Pretty' is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What genre does 'The Word Pretty' belong to? A: 'The Word Pretty' belongs to the genres of literary nonfiction, women's studies, memoir, and cultural criticism.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the themes in 'The Word Pretty'? A: 'The Word Pretty' explores various themes including the nature of beauty, the impact of memory, and the observations of a poet on writing and reading.
- Q: Is 'The Word Pretty' suitable for academic study? A: 'The Word Pretty' can be suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to women's studies, literary criticism, and memoir writing.