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About this bookDiscover Monsieur Vénus in stunning hardcover, paperback, or eBook editions, crafted for today’s readers. Adorned with Majeska’s exquisite 1929 illustrations, this timeless classic comes alive in a beautifully preserved format.Brief Summary of the StoryMonsieur Venus follows the unconventional and provocative relationship between Raoule de Vénérande, a wealthy and…
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I came across this at the Tate Modern, where they were featuring a room of works highlighting gender fluidity, named after Rachilde’s work, along with an accompanying narrative.
I’m all about serendipity, and the fact that I was in London promoting Vesper and stumbled across this the day before I left; well, I found it timely and intriguing. What followed was one of the most provocative reads I’ve come across of late, particularly when you contextualize the impact it likely had when it was written in 19th-century Paris.
What’s noteworthy about the piece is the author’s bold inversion of gender…
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