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Bellocq's Ophelia

Natasha Trethewey
4.28/5 (826 ratings)
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Selected as a "2003 Notable Book" by the American Library Association

In the early 1900s, E.J. Bellocq photographed prostitutes in the red-light district of New Orleans. His remarkable, candid photos inspired Natasha Trethewey to imagine the life of Ophelia, the subject of Bellocq's Ophelia, her stunning second collection of poems. With elegant precision, Ophelia tells of her life on display: her white father whose approval she earns by standing very still; the brothel Madame who tells her to act like a statue while the gentlemen callers choose; and finally the camera, which not only captures her body, but also offers a glimpse into her soul.
Format:
Pages:
48 pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
59765th
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1555973590
ISBN13:
9781555973599
kindle Asin:
1555973590

Bellocq's Ophelia

Natasha Trethewey
4.28/5 (826 ratings)
Read Download
Selected as a "2003 Notable Book" by the American Library Association

In the early 1900s, E.J. Bellocq photographed prostitutes in the red-light district of New Orleans. His remarkable, candid photos inspired Natasha Trethewey to imagine the life of Ophelia, the subject of Bellocq's Ophelia, her stunning second collection of poems. With elegant precision, Ophelia tells of her life on display: her white father whose approval she earns by standing very still; the brothel Madame who tells her to act like a statue while the gentlemen callers choose; and finally the camera, which not only captures her body, but also offers a glimpse into her soul.
Format:
Pages:
48 pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
59765th
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1555973590
ISBN13:
9781555973599
kindle Asin:
1555973590

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