Das Doppelleben der Alice B. Sheldon
Ende der 1960er Jahre erlebt die Science-Fiction-Literatur in den Vereinigten Staaten einen großen Aufschwung, vor allem in Fachzeitschriften, und in einer davon erscheint ein neuer und origineller Name: James Tiptree, Jr. Seine Erzählungen kombinieren fundiertes technisches Wissen mit einem enormen Talent, in die Handlung einzuführen.
An insightful and provocative exploration of the relationship between motherhood and art through the lives of women artists and writers
The narrative explores the groundbreaking contributions of a female author who adopted a male pseudonym to challenge genre norms in science fiction during the late 1960s. Through her provocative stories, she engaged with prominent writers while concealing her identity as Alice Bradley Sheldon. Her works, including notable pieces like Houston, Houston, Do You Read? and The Women Men Don't See, not only redefined the genre but also highlighted feminist themes. The revelation of her true identity adds a compelling layer to her legacy in literature.