Hymen - Hilda Doolittle - Bog

Hymen is a book written by Hilda Doolittle, an American poet and novelist. The book is a collection of poetry that explores the themes of love, marriage, and sexuality. The title of the book, Hymen, refers to the Greek god of marriage and the hymen, a thin membrane that is traditionally associated with a woman's virginity.The poems in Hymen are deeply personal and intimate, exploring the complexities of relationships and the emotions that come with them. Doolittle's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and powerful use of language, which bring her poems to life and make them resonate with readers.Throughout the book, Doolittle grapples with the idea of marriage and what it means for women in particular. She explores the ways in which women are expected to conform to societal norms and expectations, and how these expectations can be both empowering and limiting.Overall, Hymen is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of poetry that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and sexuality. Doolittle's writing is both beautiful and challenging, and her poems are sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.It was easy enough to bend them to my wish, it was easy enough to alter them with a touch, but you adrift on the great sea, how shall I call you back?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.