In America
In America by Susan Sontag, published by Penguin in 2009, is a 400-page novel that explores the journey of Poland’s greatest actress, Maryna Zalezowska, as she emigrates to the United States in 1876. At thirty-five, Maryna embarks on a quest for a new life, accompanied by her family and entourage, with the aim of establishing a ‘utopian commune’ in California. However, when this endeavor fails, she reinvents herself and rises to fame as a theatrical diva, captivating audiences with her performances.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of Maryna’s self-transformation, intertwined with themes of love, idealism, and the complexities of identity. The narrative delves into the cultural heritage of the time, reflecting on how individuals perceive themselves and their aspirations. This edition presents a lush and expansive exploration of a woman’s journey through personal reinvention and the pursuit of dreams in a new world.
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It is 1876 and Poland’s greatest actress, Maryna Zalezowska, is setting off for the New World. At thirty-five she has decided to start a new life and so, accompanied by her family and entourage, emigrates to the US to found a ‘utopian commune’ in California. When the commune fails, Maryna stays, and reinvents herself again, rocketing to worldwide fame as a theatrical diva, who makes audiences weep and who, it seems is unstoppable. Based on the real life of a celebrated Polish actress, this lush, expansive and multi-layered novel is a richly detailed portrayal of a woman’s self-transformation, of love, idealism, play-acting and how we all see ourselves.
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