Guillem Viladot
Ruth
Ruth
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Vildots Ruth is a genre-defining story of a sex change told by the protagonist through a series of letters to an anonymous friend, demonstrating the sentimental and intellectual intimacy of a man transitioning into a woman and championing diversity of thought, love, liberty, and desire.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: FUM D'ESTAMPA PRESS
How does one experience things from the viewpoint of the other sex? It is this question that has led to Vildots creation of Ruth, the genre-defining story of a sex change told by the protagonist through a series of letters to an anonymous friend. Far from the condemnatory gaze or noise of those who understand life as nothing but outward appearances, Ruth demonstrates the sentimental and intellectual intimacy of a man transitioning into a woman, and describes a profound, touching process in which frustrations, ideas of liberty, and changes of identity are interwoven.
Without descending into easy morbosity or exhibitions of sensationalist tendencies, Ruth represents Guillem Viladots indignation at both masculine and feminine sensibilities, while championing diversity of thought, love, liberty, and, most importantly, desire.
Through the letters that Ruth writes to her friend, the reader gains a unique insight into the emotional and psychological journey of a person transitioning from male to female. Ruths experiences range from euphoria and excitement to pain and self-doubt, but she never loses sight of her ultimate goal of becoming the woman she has always felt she was meant to be.
Ruths letters also provide a window into the societal attitudes and prejudices that she faces as she transitions. She is often met with hostility and discrimination from those who do not understand or support her decision, but she also finds strength and support from unexpected places.
Ultimately, Ruth is a powerful and inspiring story of self-discovery and acceptance. It challenges the reader to think critically about gender roles and stereotypes and encourages them to embrace diversity and individuality.
Weight: 162g
Dimension: 195 x 130 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913744069
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