Sara baartman and the hottentot venus: a ghost story and a biography
Auteur :
Crais, Clifton / Scully, Pamela
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691147963
Date de publication :
5 déc. 2010
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
369 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Displayed on European stages from 1810 to 1815 as the Hottentot Venus, Sara Baartman was one of the most famous women of her day. This book tells the entwined histories of an illusive life and a famous icon. It raises questions about the possibilities and limits of biography for understanding those who live among different cultures.