Marge Piercy Bücher

Die Entwicklung der Pariserin Jacqueline zur Résistance-Kämpferin, die Folgen eines Fehlers für Matrosen der Handelsmarine, der Weg einer erfolgreichen Romanzenautorin zur Kriegsberichterstatterin, die Wandlung eines Studenten im Südpazifik zum Fatalisten, die Verwandlung des Künstlers Jeff in einen Agenten, das Missverständnis der Seeschlacht-Decodierer in Washington, die Suche einer Doktorandin beim Geheimdienst und die Metamorphose einer grauen Maus zur mutigen Pilotin – all diese miteinander verwobenen Erlebnisse ergeben eine fesselnde Chronik des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Der Roman beginnt 1940 und verfolgt die Schicksale von zehn Menschen bis 1945, von denen sieben jüdischer Herkunft sind. Marge Piercys neunter Roman, erstmals 1987 veröffentlicht, wurde ein Bestseller und erscheint nun in einer hochwertig ausgestatteten Neuausgabe. Piercy, die in ihrer Kindheit die Auswirkungen des Krieges erlebte, wollte immer über diese Zeit schreiben. Mit der Einführung des Computers konnte sie das Projekt nach intensiven Recherchen verwirklichen. Die fiktiven Figuren basieren auf authentischen Berichten und Interviews, wobei jeder Vorfall an dem angegebenen Ort und zur angegebenen Zeit tatsächlich stattfand. Für dieses Werk sammelte sie über elf Jahre hinweg mehr als achttausend Seiten historisches Datenmaterial.

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Der Vierzehntagekrieg von 2017 hat beinahe den gesamten Nahen Osten ausgelöscht, der seitdem als schwarzer Fleck auf den Karten verzeichnet ist. Der Rest der Erde ist verseucht, die Ozonschicht vollständig verschwunden und nur geschützte Kuppelstädte ermöglichen ein einigermaßen normales Leben. Machtpolitisch ist die Erde zwischen den Großkonzernen aufgeteilt, deren Mitglieder sich in High-Tech-Enklaven und Orbitalstationen zurückgezogen haben. Der Rest der Bevölkerung vegetiert im Glop - einem weltumspannenden Slum - vor sich hin und wird regelmäßig von neuen Seuchen und anhaltender Gewalt dezimiert. Daneben existieren noch einige freie Städte, deren kreatives Potential bei der Softwareentwicklung für die Multis wichtig ist. Tikva, eine dieser freien Städte, gerät ins Fadenkreuz eines Multis, nachdem dort die Erschaffung eines menschlichen ... gelungen ist.

Ein Juwel der utopischen Frauenliteratur Zwischen Elendsviertel, Psychodrogen und Zwangsjacke beginnt Connie Ramos eine Freundschaft, die sie in eine andere Zeit entführt. Dort ist alles anders - aber wie gut ist es wirklich? Dann ist diese künftige Welt plötzlich bedroht Connie Ramos lebt in den Slums von New York. Als sie versucht, ihre Nichte vor einem Zuhälter zu schützen, wird sie bewusstlos geprügelt und erwacht im Irrenhaus. Doch da ist jemand, den Anstaltsmauern nicht fernhalten können: ein geheimnisvolles Wesen namens Luciente, das schon früher manchmal bei Connie aufgetaucht ist. Sie weiß nicht recht, was sie davon halten soll. Ist es ein junger Mann, der ältere Frauen abschleppt? Luciente selbst behauptet, nur virtuell anwesend zu sein - ein Mensch aus der Zukunft. Undenkbar? Connie Ramos' Gratwanderung zwischen gewaltsam verabreichten Psychopharmaka und einer gesunden, menschlich reiferen Zukunft birgt phantastische Entwürfe zu heutigen Problemen und globalen Krisen. Der Roman wird zum Thriller, als sich zeigt, daß Lucientes Zeit durch Connies Gegenwart gefährdet ist. Marge Piercy, geb. 1936, gehört zu den großen zeitgenössischen US-Schriftstellerinnen und Dichterinnen. Sie verfasste neben 14 historischen und Gegenwartsromanen zwei Utopien, Frau am Abgrund der Zeit (1976) und Er, Sie und Es (1991). Piercys Werk wurde mit etlichen Literaturpreisen geehrt und in 15 Sprachen übersetzt.

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Brimming over with the inspirational words and thoughts of some of our finest writers, Cries of the Spirit is a beautiful sourcebook of poetry and prose in praise of life and all that it entails. Here women's voices fill the age-old silence about matters central to their experience-from menstruation, sexual intimacy, and childbirth to caretaking, household rituals, and death. These writings represent a healing vision of the sacred that emerges from the particular consciousness of women-a vision that partakes of the world of earth and flesh.

My Mother's Body, Marge Piercy's tenth poetry collection, derives its title from a poignant poem that culminates a sequence dedicated to her mother. This work delves into the complex and intimate dynamics of the mother/daughter relationship, offering both a harrowing and ecstatic exploration of continuity and identification. "The Chuppah" features poems from her wedding ceremony with Ira Wood, celebrating powerful female love. Throughout the collection, Piercy's Jewish identity and faith are prominently woven into her verses. Readers familiar with Piercy's earlier works will recognize her signature blend of the personal and political, alongside her affection for animals and the Cape landscape. The poems address a variety of themes, including housework, accidents, dreams, societal issues like nuclear fears, and the objectification of women. In "Does the light fail us, or do we fail the light?" she candidly reflects on relationships with the elderly and her father. Some of the most poignant pieces are domestic, particularly in the concluding sequence, "Six underrated pleasures," which reveals the joy and mystery found in everyday women's tasks, affirming self and maternal connections. Overall, this collection stands out as one of Piercy's most powerful and balanced works.

Her seventh and most wide ranging collection. In the 1st of 2 sections, the poems move from the amusingly elegiac to the erotic, the classical to the funny. The 2nd section is a series of 15 poems for a calendar based on lunar rather than solar divisions

This collection showcases a rich array of poems reflecting on language, nature, aging, young love, Judaism, and contemporary politics, all delivered in the poet's signature direct style. Marge Piercy opens with a personal touch, recounting her Detroit childhood filled with vacant lots and ambition. She shares her youthful desire to absorb knowledge and reflects on her early marriage with a candid metaphor. The collection also explores themes of aging, as she navigates life after a knee replacement, embracing quietude and gratitude amidst challenges. Humorous observations about medicine ads and the perks of being dead add levity, while the warmth of intimacy is celebrated in tender verses. Piercy's political voice remains strong, addressing issues like immigration, dying languages, and abortion, alongside her love for cats. She contemplates the significance of religious holidays despite her nonbeliever stance and maintains a deep appreciation for the natural world. This collection is a testament to Piercy's mastery of language, blending humor, poignancy, and the complexities of life in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking.

The collection begins with poignant elegies dedicated to the poet's estranged half-brother, setting a deeply emotional tone. It features a blend of serious and humorous poems that explore themes of womanhood and the delicate relationship between humanity and nature. The work culminates in the uplifting piece "The Art of Blessing the Day," which celebrates life and gratitude. This diverse range of poems showcases the poet's ability to blend humor with profound reflections, making it a significant addition to contemporary poetry.

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Robespierre and Danton are often remembered as the key figures of the French Revolution, but a vital narrative remains untold: the brave women who ignited the movement by taking to the streets. In this thought-provoking novel, Marge Piercy vividly brings to life three women who played significant roles during this tumultuous period. Claire Lacombe escapes poverty by joining a traveling theater troupe, becoming a symbol of defiance and testing the theory that women can effect change just as men do. Manon Philipon, a jewel's daughter, finds her political voice as the ghostwriter for her husband, Jean Roland, and the hostess of his salon, inspired by Rousseau’s ideals. Meanwhile, Pauline Léon, who owns a chocolate shop, witnesses the brutal realities of the Revolution and believes that women must apply pressure to prevent starvation. As the Revolutionary Republican Women emerge, the men engage in political infighting, with Robespierre, Danton, and Condorcet vying for power amidst the chaos. Piercy reveals their vulnerabilities and desires, intertwining their stories with the broader events of the Revolution, including the march on Versailles and the rise of the Terror. This novel captures the essence of the French Revolution while exploring the ideals and sacrifices of those who sought to change the world.

Post-–Civil War New York City is the battleground of the American dream. In this era of free love, emerging rights of women, and brutal sexual repression, Freydeh, a spirited young Jewish immigrant, toils at different jobs to earn passage to America for her family. Learning that her younger sister is adrift somewhere in the city, she begins a determined search that carries her from tenement to brothel to prison—as her story interweaves with those of some of the epoch's most notorious figures: Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Susan B. Anthony; sexual freedom activist Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president; and Anthony Comstock, founder of the Society for the Suppression of Vice, whose censorship laws are still on the books. In the tradition of her bestselling World War II epic Gone to Soldiers , Marge Piercy once again re-creates a turbulent period in American history and explores changing attitudes in a land of sacrifice, suffering, promise, and reward.

The renowned novelist and poet Marge Piercy tells a contemporary love story set in the twin realms of college and national politics In the politically prominent Dickinson family, ambition comes first, and Melissa, the third child, has always felt that she comes last. Going away to college offers her a chance at a life free from her brilliant mother's constant scrutiny and her famous father's lack of interest. There she meets Blake, a man of mixed race and apparently unknown parentage. His adoptive parents are lawyers whose defense of death- row cases has brought them head-to-head with Melissa's father, the former governor of Pennsylvania who is now a U.S. senator. Melissa and Blake's attraction is immediate; their affair, fiery. Yet Blake is keeping a dangerous secret from Melissa, one that could destroy them -- and their families. Dealing with themes of love, honesty, identity, and the consequences of ambition, this thoughtful, beautifully written story is a remarkable and provocative page-turner.

"This epic story is fueled with intense commitment and sensuousness." LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVIEW Vida was their star--the beautiful, charismatic radical from the pages of LIFE magazine--the symbol of the passionate rebellion of the sixties. Now, ten years later, the shouting is over, but Vida is still on the run. Staying in Network hideouts, traveling disguised, fearing every glance, she finds her best protection is her distrust of everyone--a lesson learned from past treacheries. And now, knowing the dangers, she finds herself warming again toward a man, an outcast ten years younger than herself.