The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
"The Argonauts" is a genre-bending memoir that chronicles the author's romantic relationship with her fluidly gendered partner, their journey to become parents, and their experiences with queer family-making. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with critical theories on gender, sexuality, and identity, challenging traditional notions of family, motherhood, and love. It offers a powerful exploration of desire, limitations, and the possibilities of language, pushing the boundaries of what memoirs can do and be.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Аргонавты
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This book is on the following 13 lists:
- 3rd on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 3rd on The 10 Best Memoirs of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 5th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 23rd on The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years (Los Angeles Times)
- 31st on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 45th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 1888th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
- 25 Memoirs to Read Before You Die (Powell's Books)
- 40 Essential Feminist Books to Read for Women's History Month (Harpers Bazaar)
- Honi’s 100 Best Books of the 21st century (Honi Soit)
- The 24 Best Books of the Decade (BuzzFeed)
- The New Canon: What’s the Most Influential Book of the Past 20 Years? (The Chronicle of Higher Education)