Sa block, author of weezie bat and many other ya novels, turns to free verse to recount a modern version of greek myths. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block overdrive rakuten. I read blocks weetzie bat a few years ago, and i think that helped prepare me for reading this book. Aug 24, 2006 francesca lia block puts her powerful prose to work in this stunningly simple, yet amazingly complex book. Author francesca lia block is renowned for her groundbreaking novels and stories postmodern, magicrealist tales that transport readers through the harsh, gritty landscapes of contemporary life to transcendent realms of the senses where love is always our saving grace.
I have looked to her novels as inspiration for myself as a writer. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block things mean a lot. Francesca lia block puts her powerful prose to work in this stunningly simple, yet amazingly complex book. In psyche in a dress, psyche is the daughter of a movie director who exploits. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading psyche in a dress. Psyche in a dress isbn 9780060763763 pdf epub francesca lia. Francesca lia blocks version of this wellknown greek myth manages. Edwards award, is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling books, including weetzie bat. Psyche in a dress psyche in a dress, book by block, francesca lia. It studies a young girl as she struggles with her identity and relationships. Vignettes of urgent free verse make for a fast read. This novel in verse, which begins with psyches sometimes graphically.
Psyche in a dress block francesca lia download bok. Discover book depositorys huge selection of francesca lia block books online. Francesca lia block, awardwinning author of adult and youngadult literature. Like we try on different dresses, different selves, but our souls are always the same ongoing, full. This acclaimed book by francesca lia block is available at in several formats for your ereader. A young woman, psyche, searches for her lost love and questions her true self in a modern retelling of greek myths. Her writing and the story are unique, creative, dark, insightful, raw, engrossing, heartbreaking in short, the makings of an amazing novel. That said, reading these books again is just as magical as the first time i read them. Francesca lia blocks psyche in a dress is no exception. We try on different dresses, different selves, but our souls are always the same ongoing, full of light. School library journalfar from actionpacked adventures of brave heroes on perilous journeys, these contemporary retellings of greek myths are erotic and intellectual. She is known for the weetzie bat series 2, which she began while a student at berkeley.
Place a hold psyche in a dress, book by block, francesca lia. This story explores eroticism and teenage sexuality. Her first two books, moon harvest 1978 and season of green 1979, were smallpress illustrated poetry collections, now out of print. Francesca lia block a young woman, psyche, searches for her lost love and questions her true self in a modern retelling of greek myths.
Blocks perennial fans wont be disappointed in her first solo work since winning the margaret. Francesca lia block books list of books by author francesca. Psyche in a dress ebook written by francesca lia block. Growing up, i poured over francesca lia blocks fantastical, magical, and totally raw and real novels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the island of excess love. If i were reading francesca lia block i probably wouldnt start here, she has much better books like the weetzie bat. If you like psyche in a dress you might like similar books ruby, echo, blood roses, wasteland, nymph.
Block, author of weezie bat and many other ya novels, turns to free verse to recount a. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block overdrive. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I know this might not make sense to people, but i am not really sure how else to put it. Francesca lia block born december 3, 1962 is an american writer of adult and youngadult literature. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block librarything. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block goodreads. The island of excess love by francesca lia block books.
A young woman named psyche is an actress in her exploitive fathers movies. She questions her own beauty by comparing herself to her mother who deserted her. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. A compendium of echo, psyche in a dress and the rose and the beast. Psyche in a dress isbn 9780060763763 pdf epub francesca. Block, author of weezie bat and many other ya novels, turns to free verse to recount a modern version of greek myths. She has received the spectrum award, the phoenix award, the al. This book is actually a compendium of the previously published psyche in a dress, echo, and the rose and the beast. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block francesca lia blocks version of this wellknown greek myth manages to be completely innovative and faithful to the original at the same time. Psyche in a dress kindle edition by block, francesca lia. Francesca lia block, this time with cowriter carmen staton, introduces readers to ruby, a midwestern girl named for the jewel that is believed to ward off evil spirits. Jan 08, 2009 psyche in a dress francesca lia block.
Using free verse and borrowing familiar archetypes from greek mythology, block tells a story of enduring love and the cyclical nature of life. I just dont think francescas writing style is something that i can grow to like. Believing herself not worthy of her true love, she commits herself to. Riveting and brilliant, this is a must for most ya collections. I havent read this book for a while but like all of blocks books i intend to revisit it many times into the future.
Block has an interesting way with language that is beautiful to read, but can also lead to some minor. The island of excess love ebook written by francesca lia block. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard. All about psyche in a dress by francesca lia block. In psyche in a dress, psyche is the daughter of a movie director who exploits her beauty in his work. If you like psyche in a dress book by francesca lia block. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read psyche in a dress. Click to read more about psyche in a dress by francesca lia block. Dec 21, 2010 francesca lia block, critically acclaimed author of weetzie bat, gathers together three of her most enchanting books into one volume. Psyche in a dress is an emotionally raw novella written in verse using classical greek mythology against the. It helps to have some prior knowledge in greek mythology before reading this book, otherwise it can be quite confusing. Since then, she has released several standalone collections of poetry, as well as incorporating poetry. We follow a teenaged girl, known as psyche, throughout her life, which mirrors the stories in several greek myths.
This compendium, if you dont already own the original three, is a wonderful bargain and a great intro into francescas work. Read psyche in a dress by francesca lia block available from rakuten kobo. Books by francesca lia block authors like francesca lia. Punished by selfdoubt, psyche yearns to be transformed, like. A contemporary retelling of several greek myths rolled together, it is set in california in a world where aphrodite owns a dress shop and orpheus is a rock musician. Sep 05, 2006 psyche in a dress is an emotionally raw novella written in verse using classical greek mythology against the backdrop of hollywood.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block, paperback. School library journal far from actionpacked adventures of brave heroes on perilous journeys, these contemporary retellings of greek myths are erotic and intellectual. Psyche in a dress ebook by francesca lia block rakuten kobo. Psyche, the daughter of an actress and a blist horror film director, plays out the myths of echo, eurydice, persephone and demeter in her search for love and selfacceptance. Francesca lia block is the bestselling author of more than twentyfive books of stories, nonfiction, and fiction, including the weetzie bat books, her series of magicalrealism novels. When i ordered this book, i had no idea that it was a novel in free verse. Block has an interesting way with language that is beautiful to read, but can also lead to some minor confusion and rereading.
The first book i read this year was pretty dead by francesca lia block. It is just not my type of book, i guess is the best way to look at it. Retelling ageold fairytales and classical myths, this collection captures the best block has to offer. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Psyche in a dress by francesca lia block, paperback barnes. Rubys special gift is a sixth sense that makes her at one with nature and gives. I could not give up myself psyche has known lovescented with jasmine and tasting. Francesca lia block, winner of the prestigious margaret a. Sep 06, 2019 growing up, i poured over francesca lia blocks fantastical, magical, and totally raw and real novels.