Wide Sargasso Sea
by Jean Rhys
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys holds a well received rating of 3.56 out of 5, based on 21.1K reader ratings. First published in 1966. The book spans 171 pages.
About Wide Sargasso Sea
Wide Sargasso Sea, a masterpiece of modern fiction, was Jean Rhys’s return to the literary center stage. She had a startling early career and was known for her extraordinary prose and haunting women characters. With Wide Sargasso Sea, her last and best-selling novel, she ingeniously brings into light one of fiction’s most fascinating characters: the madwoman in the attic from Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. This mesmerizing work introduces us to Antoinette Cosway, a sensual and protected young woman who is sold into marriage to the prideful Mr. Rochester. Rhys portrays Cosway amidst a society so driven by hatred, so skewed in its sexual relations, that it can literally drive a woman out of her mind.A new introduction by the award-winning Edwidge Danticat, author most recently of Claire of the Sea Light, expresses the enduring importance of this work. Drawing on her own Caribbean background, she illuminates the setting’s impact on Rhys and her astonishing work.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jean Rhys |
| Published | 1966 |
| Pages | 171 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.56 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,053 |
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What genre is Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Wide Sargasso Sea worth reading?
Based on 21.1K reader ratings, Wide Sargasso Sea has an average score of 3.56 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea has 171 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea was written by Jean Rhys. It was first published in 1966.
What is the ISBN for Wide Sargasso Sea?
The ISBN-13 for Wide Sargasso Sea is 9780140274220.0.
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