Jeanette Winterson and Religion

Jeanette Winterson's work explores sexuality and gender, but her religious themes have received less critical attention. This book examines how Winterson navigates the sacred and the profane in her writing, drawing on theologians and feminist and queer theologians.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Jeanette Winterson, a renowned author, has gained recognition for her insightful writing on sexuality and gender. However, her profound and persistent religious themes have received less critical attention. Her first novel, "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit," marked the beginning of her exploration of the sacred and the profane in her writing. This book delves into the ways in which Winterson navigates the sacred and the profane across her literary oeuvre, from her early works to later masterpieces such as "The PowerBook" and "The Stone Gods." By examining Winterson's work alongside the theological turn in the thought of theorists like Alain Badiou, John D. Caputo, and Julia Kristeva, as well as feminist and queer theologians like Catherine Keller and Marcella Althaus-Reid, the book reveals how Winterson establishes a unique and intriguing post-secular literary form of the sacred.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 139 x 213 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350235953