Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig
"Kiss of the Spider Woman" is a novel set in an Argentine prison where two cellmates, a gay window dresser and a political revolutionary, share stories to pass the time. The window dresser recounts various films he's seen, which often involve strong, glamorous women, while the revolutionary shares his political ideologies. As they spend time together, they form an unlikely bond, exploring themes of sexuality, oppression, and the power of storytelling.
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 280-320
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
- - El Beso De La Mujer Araña
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 8th on The Triangle’s 100 Best (The Publishing Triangle)
- 12th on Top 20 Latin American Books To Read Before You Die (Latin Times)
- 4072nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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