Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit
(Author) Jeanette WintersonA beautiful hardback edition of Jeanette Winterson's explosive first novel: a gripping coming-of-age story, a queer romance, a modern classic. 'I love her.' 'Then you do not love the Lord.' 'Yes, I love both of them.' 'You cannot.' 'I do.'' This is the story of Jeanette, born to be one of God's elect: adopted by a fanatical Pentecostal family and ablaze with her own zeal for the scriptures, she seems perfectly suited for the life of a missionary. But then she converts Melanie, and realises she loves this woman almost as much as she loves the Lord. How on Earth could her Church called that passion Unnatural? Both a groundbreaking coming-of-age novel and a pioneering work of autofiction, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit goes beyond facts into the deepest truths. Searing and tender, playful and provocative, it is a portrait of the artist as a young evangelist, re-writing her own Bible. 'Witty... extraordinary and exhilarating' The Times 'She is a master of her material, a writer in whom great talent abides' Vanity Fair 'Many consider her to be the best living writer in this language... In her hands, words are fluid, radiant, humming' Evening Standard Vintage Quarterbound Classics: Bound to be beautiful
Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson is a British writer known for her innovative and lyrical writing style. She is best known for her debut novel "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit," which won the Whitbread Prize for First Novel in 1985. Winterson's works often explore themes of love, sexuality, and identity, drawing on her own experiences as a lesbian woman. She has been praised for her unique narrative structures and use of language, blending elements of fantasy, mythology, and autobiography in her writing. Winterson's contributions to literature include pushing boundaries in terms of genre and form, challenging traditional notions of storytelling. Some of her other notable works include "The Passion," "Written on the Body," and "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?" Winterson's impact on the literary world can be seen through her bold and imaginative storytelling, which continues to resonate with readers around the world.
Other related
The Atlas Complex
The devastating conclusion to the story that started with The Atlas Six - now an international bestseller
