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Monarch Review Notes and Study Guides are designed to stimulate the reader's interest, deepen his enjoymnet, and encourage the desire to enrich his learning. To accomplish this, each book: retells the work simply, clearly. Includes probing critical comments, analysis and criticism. Answers essay examination questions to pinpoint the areas of importance. Provides a valuable bibliography and guide to further research. ... Read more

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Poetry. Cover design by Ruth West. Foreword by Susan J. Wolfe. Introduction by the author.A linguist and radical lesbian offers eloquent, elegant poetry in time-honored forms. ... Read more

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important voice for lesbians or anyone who loves language
In this collection of poems, writer/editor/teacher Julia Penelope uses words in unexpected ways. She often creates long lists of verbs or verb phrases that reflect a struggle to claim language and identity for all people--not just white, male heterosexuals. In doing so, she asserts her own identity as woman and lesbian and her own power over language in a world that often leaves both female and homosexual voices silent.

The language she creates seems almost alien at times, though she mostly relies on common words. I certainly wouldn't call this "casual" or "light" reading, but I also wouldn't call it intentionally difficult. I would call it defiantly original. Penelope's writing draws power from its uniqueness and unpredictability.

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An important voice for lesbians or anyone who loves language
In this collection of poems, writer/editor/teacher Julia Penelope uses words in unexpected ways. She often creates long lists of verbs or verb phrases that reflect a struggle to claim language and identity for all people--not just white, male heterosexuals. In doing so, she asserts her own identity as woman and lesbian and her own power over language in a world that often leaves both female and homosexual voices silent.

The language she creates seems almost alien at times, though she mostly relies on common words. I certainly wouldn't call this "casual" or "light" reading, but I also wouldn't call it intentionally difficult. I would call it defiantly original. Penelope's writing draws power from its uniqueness and unpredictability.

An important voice for lesbians or anyone who loves language
In this collection of poems, writer/editor/teacher Julia Penelope uses words in unexpected ways. She often creates long lists of verbs or verb phrases that reflect a struggle to claim language and identity for all people--not just white, male heterosexuals. In doing so, she asserts her own identity as woman and lesbian and her own power over language in a world that often leaves both female and homosexual voices silent.

The language she creates seems almost alien at times, though she mostly relies on common words. I certainly wouldn't call this "casual" or "light" reading, but I also wouldn't call it intentionally difficult. I would call it defiantly original. Penelope's writing draws power from its uniqueness and unpredictability. ... Read more