Publisher's Synopsis
The Ladies Almanack is a satirical novel written by Djuna Barnes. It was first published in 1928 and is a fictional account of the lives and loves of a group of lesbian women who lived in Paris during the 1920s. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which is named after a month of the year. Each chapter contains a series of vignettes that describe the romantic and sexual relationships between the women, as well as their various social and cultural activities.The Ladies Almanack is written in a highly stylized and poetic language, with a focus on the beauty and sensuality of the female form. The book is also heavily influenced by the avant-garde art and literature of the time, with frequent references to surrealism and other modernist movements.Despite its satirical tone, The Ladies Almanack is also a celebration of female friendship and solidarity. The women in the book are depicted as strong, independent individuals who support each other through the challenges of life in a male-dominated society.Overall, The Ladies Almanack is a groundbreaking work of lesbian literature that continues to be celebrated for its wit, humor, and innovative style.Oh Zeus! Oh Diane! Oh Hellebore! Oh Absalom! Oh Piscary Right! What shall I do with it! To have been the First, that alone would have gifted me! As it is, shall I not pour ashes upon my Head, gird me in Sackcloth, covering my Nothing and Despair under a Mountain of Cinders, and thus become a Monument to No-Ability for her sake?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
