This volume is of interest for lovers and students of Jeanette Wintersonâs writing and introduces for the first time a book-length examination of the love stories she has created. Each main novel, from Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit to The Stone Gods, is analysed in detail and theorists ranging from Derrida, to Freud, to Kristeva are invoked to help discuss the paradox that is written into the passion in these works. Love, it is argued here, is central to her writing and this book also unfolds the influences and aspirations that have shaped her style.
Julie Ellam taught in the English Department at the University of Hull for several years and is now working as a freelance writer. Her other work includes a study of Ian McEwanâs Atonement (Continuum, 2009) and a guide to Sebastian Faulksâs Birdsong (Longman, 2009).
Introduction
The Ties That Bind: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Love, Testing the Limits of Freedom in The Passion
Writing Strategies: Love, Politics and Art in Sexing the Cherry
Undying Love: Written on the Body
The Language of Love: Art and Lies
Cheating Hearts: Gut Symmetries
Old and New Love Stories: The.Powerbook
Divided Selves In Lighthousekeeping and The Stone Gods
Bibliography
Index