Hottentot Venus: A Novel
Hottentot Venus: A Novel | Chase-Riboud, Barbara | Anchor | Paperback | 9781400032082 | AI Description: Hottentot Venus: A Novel (ISBN: 9781400032082): "Hottentot Venus" is a novel inspired by the life of Saartjie Baartman, a South African woman who was exhibited as an exotic curiosity in 19th-century Europe. Author Barbara Chase-Riboud reimagines Baartman's journey from her homeland to the stages of European cities, where she was objectified and exploited for her physical features. The novel delves into the complexities of race, exploitation, and identity, shedding light on the dehumanizing treatment Baartman endured. Through vivid storytelling and historical context, Chase-Riboud's work explores themes of racism and colonialism, providing a poignant and thought-provoking narrative that raises questions about human dignity and exploitation. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Hottentot Venus: A Novel | Chase-Riboud, Barbara | Anchor | Paperback | 9781400032082 | AI Description: Hottentot Venus: A Novel (ISBN: 9781400032082): "Hottentot Venus" is a novel inspired by the life of Saartjie Baartman, a South African woman who was exhibited as an exotic curiosity in 19th-century Europe. Author Barbara Chase-Riboud reimagines Baartman's journey from her homeland to the stages of European cities, where she was objectified and exploited for her physical features. The novel delves into the complexities of race, exploitation, and identity, shedding light on the dehumanizing treatment Baartman endured. Through vivid storytelling and historical context, Chase-Riboud's work explores themes of racism and colonialism, providing a poignant and thought-provoking narrative that raises questions about human dignity and exploitation. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Hottentot Venus: A Novel | Chase-Riboud, Barbara | Anchor | Paperback | 9781400032082 | AI Description: Hottentot Venus: A Novel (ISBN: 9781400032082): "Hottentot Venus" is a novel inspired by the life of Saartjie Baartman, a South African woman who was exhibited as an exotic curiosity in 19th-century Europe. Author Barbara Chase-Riboud reimagines Baartman's journey from her homeland to the stages of European cities, where she was objectified and exploited for her physical features. The novel delves into the complexities of race, exploitation, and identity, shedding light on the dehumanizing treatment Baartman endured. Through vivid storytelling and historical context, Chase-Riboud's work explores themes of racism and colonialism, providing a poignant and thought-provoking narrative that raises questions about human dignity and exploitation. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.