The Novels of Jeanette Winterson (Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism, 59)

This Reader's Guide brings together, in an easily accessible form, the range of review and critical material on the novels of Jeanette Winterson. The book traces the early reception of each novel on its publication and examines it alongside larger critical debates. Merja Makinen develops the controversial discussion of Winterson as a lesbian novelist and the more consensual analysis of her as a postmodern writer. This Reader's Guide brings together, in an approachable form, the range of review and critical material on the novels of Jeanette Winterson. Covering all of Winterson's work, from Oranges are Not the Only Fruit to The PowerBook , Merja Makinen traces the early review reception of each novel on its publication and considers it alongside the larger critical debates that have subsequently evolved. Makinen follows the controversial critical analysis of Winterson as a lesbian writer, and develops the examination of the postmodern aspects of her work, whether as postmodern or post-Modern. Including a brief discussion of Winterson's most recent novel, Lighthouse Keeping , this is an indispensable guide for anyone studying, or simply interested in, the work of one of Britain's most successful contemporary authors. This Guide Brings Together The Range Of Review And Critical Material On The Novels Of Jeanette Winterson. The Book Traces The Early Reception Of Each Novel On Its Publication And Examines It Alongside Larger Critical Debates. Ch. 1. Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit (1985) As A Lesbian Text -- Ch. 2. Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit (1985) As A Postmodern Text -- Ch. 3. Boating For Beginners (1985) And The Passion (1987) -- Ch. 4. Sexing The Cherry (1989) -- Ch. 5. Written On The Body (1992) -- Ch. 6. Art And Lies (1994) -- Ch. 7. Gut Symmetries (1997) And The Powerbook (2000). Merja Makinen ; Consultant Editor, Nicolas Tredell. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 158-174) And Index.