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Chargement... Through a Brazen Mirror : The Famous Flower of Servingmen (1989)par Delia Sherman, Delia Sherman
  
Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.   )1   mrsdanaalbasha | Mar 12, 2016 |   ) wealhtheowwylfing | Feb 29, 2016 | The characterization is a little thin, and the main character, especially, is more opaque than s/he should be to truly win over the reader; the worldbuilding is excellent, clearly done by someone who has thought seriously about the medieval/Renaissance day-to-day experience; the system of magic is quite tidy and elegant. ( )1 cricketbats | Mar 31, 2013 | With this book, Sherman has crafted a brief, elegant tale based on an old ballad. It's beautifully written and a pleasure to read. Both the detailed setting and the issues raised are dealt with in a manner that fits with the time period. The story is carefully plotted, mixing current events with flashbacks in a way that helps illuminate the story and create dramatic tension. There's a lot going on beneath the surface, particularly where gender and sexuality are concerned. It's enjoyable stuff. I waffled back and forth between giving it four stars or three and a half, but eventually decided on the lower rating because the characters never really came alive for me. I never felt like I got inside anyone's head. In that, I found Sherman much like Ursula K. Le Guin. I think I would have gotten more out of the book on an emotional level had Sherman made freer use of William's point of view. As we see events mainly through the eyes of those around him, I didn't feel that I was able to reach the emotional space he occupied. But other than that, writing was gorgeous, and there was enough going on that I'd certainly like to read this again. I recommend it, particularly to those with an interest in queer issues and history. (  )1 xicanti | Jun 6, 2008 | sfreader.com | Jan 25, 2007 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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Through a Brazen Mirror is the third book in The Ultra Violet Library, Circlet's imprint of fantasy and science fiction by/for/about lesbian/gay/bi folk. Originally published in 1989 by mass market publisher Ace, the book was marketed as generic sword and sorcery and, in the way of mass market books, disappeared from sight shortly thereafter, before it had a chance to reach an audience who would appreciate its themes.Based on an ancient Anglo-Scots ballad called "The Famous Flower of Serving Men" (a magical, tragic tale about a young woman who disguises herself as a man after the murder of her husband), Through a Brazen Mirror tells the tale of the witch Margaret, her daughter Elinor, King Lionel, and the extraordinary William Flowers, who saves the king from doom and Margaret's malevolent magic. With much richness of detail and folklore, Sherman uses the tale to explore issues of attraction, loyalty, and gender identity. For William is Elinor, who as William bonds with the young king and takes charge of,a fate that was to be her undoing.The book, though it takes place in a fictional kingdom, is no cleaned-up fairy tale, and presents a historical picture of life circa 1400. In an age when women are not taught to read or write, both Margaret, as an evil schemer, and Elinor, who must take on a man's name and countenance, fight for their self-determination, each in her own way. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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