The Red Virgin and the Vision of Utopia
$42.80
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
16 May 2016
Summary
An anarchist tale of an extraordinary woman, from the Costa Prize-winning authors of Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes.
Set against the background of violence and state repression in a turbulent period of French history, The Red Virgin and the Vision of Utopia chronicles the incredible and outrageous life of Louise Michel, the revolutionary feminist dubbed ‘The Red Virgin of Montmartre’. A utopian dreamer, notorious anarchist, teacher, orator and poet, she was decades ahead of her …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780224102346 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0224102346 |
| Author: | Bryan Talbot, Mary Talbot |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Jonathan Cape |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 536g |
| Dimensions: | 223mm x 160mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
A fascinating story …the stark illustrations match the story well… A fascinating piece of graphic biography, and it’s certainly a daring piece of work.
A fascinating story…the stark illustrations match the story well… A fascinating piece of graphic biography, and it’s certainly a daring piece of work. – Doug Johnstone * Big Issue *
A work of consummate mastery… The work is deftly done… If you’ve read their previous books, you’ll know the level of professionalism being brought to bear here and you’ll know they are just about cornering the market on intelligent, historical retellings of pivotal feminist characters. It’s a great read and we highly recommend. * Bookmunch *
[A] gripping, unforgettable account… [The Red Virgin is] a moving example of how a book can become an emotional experience as you turn each page. – Lisa McKenzie * Times Higher Education *
I highly recommend this beautiful and enjoyable read that will make you want to learn more about the Paris Commune and Louise Michel. – Jenny Sutton * Socialist Review *
About The Author
Bryan Talbot
Bryan Talbot (Author)
Bryan Talbot was born in 1952. He has worked on underground comics, science fiction and superhero stories such as Judge Dredd and Batman- Legends of the Dark Knight. His books include Alice in Sunderland, Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes (with Mary Talbot), the first graphic novel to win the Costa biography award, and the Grandville series.
Mary Talbot (Author)
Mary Talbot is an internationally acclaimed scholar who has published widely on language, gender and power, particularly in relation to media and consumer culture. She is the co-author of the graphic novels Dotter of her Father’s Eyes and Sally Heathcote- Suffragette.
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