Publication

2019 - Syracuse University Press

Language

English

Word Count

58,000 words, Guess

Page Count

232 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCC

Description

"Karpilove's Diary of a Lonely Girl was first published serially in the Yiddish daily "di Varhayt" in 1916-1918 and appeared in book form in 1918. The novel, told from the perspective of a diarist writing about her own love life, offers a raw personal criticism of radical leftist immigrant youth culture in early twentieth century New York. It boldly discusses issues of consent, body autonomy, women's empowerment and disempowerment around sexuality, courtship and politics"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Diary of a Lonely Girl, or the Battle Against Free LoveSyracuse University Press2019-01-01

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