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Mothers

An Essay on Love and Cruelty
By Jacqueline Rose
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In Mothers by Jacqueline Rose, the author delves into the societal and psychological complexities surrounding motherhood. She examines how mothers are often celebrated while simultaneously subjected to intense scrutiny and blame. Through a philosophical lens, the book explores the multifaceted emotions, responsibilities, and cultural perceptions of what it means to be a mother, challenging prevailing narratives and encouraging deeper understanding and empathy.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the complex dynamics of motherhood as both a deeply personal and culturally significant role. Jacqueline Rose explores the burdens, myths, and expectations surrounding mothers, blending philosophical inquiry with psychological insights. It's a thought-provoking read for those interested in the intersection of societal norms and personal identity.

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A daring and provocative book-length essay on the role of mothers in culture, history and the human heart.

A daring and provocative book-length essay on the role of mothers in culture, history and the human heart.

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From one of the most important contemporary thinkers we have, a compelling, forceful tract about women and motherhood that demands immediate attention.

Moving commandingly between pop cultural references such as Roald Dahl's Matilda to observations about motherhood in the ancient world, and thoughts about the stigmatization of single mothers in the UK, Mothers delivers a groundbreaking report into something so prevalent we hardly notice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571331444

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 207g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Jacqueline Rose is an internationally renowned feminist literary and cultural critic. She is the co-director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities, co-founder of Independent Jewish Voices and a fellow of the British Academy. Rose is a frequent contributor to the London Review of Books and the Guardian, among many other publications. She is the author of Sexuality in the Field of Vision and The Haunting of Sylvia Plath. Her most recent book is Women in Dark Times.

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