Sexing the Cherry
Sexing the Cherry by Jeanette Winterson, published by Vintage in 1990, is a work of fiction comprising 144 pages. The narrative unfolds in a fantastical realm that mirrors but diverges from seventeenth-century England, centering on a baby named Jordan who is discovered floating in the Thames. Rescued by a character known as Dog Woman, Jordan embarks on a journey reminiscent of Gulliver’s travels, exploring the peculiarities of the world and the complexities of his own imagination.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of themes as Winterson navigates discussions on the nature of time and the concept of journeys within journeys. The storytelling is characterized by a rapid pace that propels the reader through moments of insight and revelation. This edition invites exploration of the intricate connections between reality and imagination, offering a unique perspective on the human experience.
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In a fantastic world that is and is not seventeenth-century England, a baby is found floating in the Thames. The child, Jordan, is rescued by Dog Woman and grows up to travel the world like Gulliver, though he finds that the world’s most curious oddities come from his own mind. Winterson leads the reader from discussions on the nature of time to Jordan’s fascination with journeys concealed within other journeys, all with a dizzying speed that shoots the reader from epiphany to shimmering epiphany.
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