Fanny: A Fiction
Fanny: A Fiction by Edmund White is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on October 26, 2004. This 400-page book presents a narrative centered on Mrs. Frances Trollope, who gained fame for her critical views on the United States. The story unfolds as she reflects on her friendship with the radical and feminist Fanny Wright, recalling their adventurous journey from England to America in the 1820s, marked by both hardship and romance.
Readers will find a unique exploration of the lives of two remarkable women in the context of their time. The book delves into themes of idealism and the complexities of heroism, as well as the challenges faced in pursuit of the American dream. Through vivid storytelling, White captures the essence of their experiences and the societal issues they confronted, making this work a thought-provoking addition to the genre of fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
In her fifties, Mrs. Frances Trollope became famous overnight for her book attacking the United States. Twenty-five years later, she sharpens her pen for her most controversial work yet — the biography of her old friend, the radical and feminist Fanny Wright. She recalls the 1820s when the young Fanny erupted into the Trollopes’ sleepy English cottage like a volcano, her red hair flying, her talk aflame with utopian ideals. Before long, Wright convinced her to follow her to America, a journey of extreme penury, frontier hardships, and the most satisfying sensual romance of Frances Trollope’s life.
Fanny: A Fiction is a wonderful new departure for Edmund White — a quirky, dazzling story of two extraordinary nineteenth-century women, and a vibrant, questioning exploration of the nature of idealism, the clay feet of heroes, and the illusory power of the American dream.
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