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.
The 2570th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 47,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 3rd on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 31st on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 45th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 40 Essential Feminist Books to Read for Women's History Month (Harpers Bazaar)
- The New Canon: What’s the Most Influential Book of the Past 20 Years? (The Chronicle of Higher Education)