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Zami
a new spelling of my name
Book • 1982
Zami is a fast-moving chronicle that combines elements of biography, myth, and history.
It follows Lorde’s formative years, detailing her vivid childhood memories in Harlem and her coming of age in the late 1950s.
The book focuses on the emotional bonds she forms with other women, both lesbian and otherwise, and how these relationships shape her life.
Lorde's work is characterized by its personal honesty, lack of pretentiousness, and lush description, making it a deeply personal and reflective work rather than a conventional memoir.
It is a powerful exploration of racism, lesbian identity, and the building of community among marginalized women.
It follows Lorde’s formative years, detailing her vivid childhood memories in Harlem and her coming of age in the late 1950s.
The book focuses on the emotional bonds she forms with other women, both lesbian and otherwise, and how these relationships shape her life.
Lorde's work is characterized by its personal honesty, lack of pretentiousness, and lush description, making it a deeply personal and reflective work rather than a conventional memoir.
It is a powerful exploration of racism, lesbian identity, and the building of community among marginalized women.
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