Fruit of Knowledge Liv Stroemquist is a powerful, eye-opening graphic novel and an international bestseller. This book explores female anatomy and the cultural views on it throughout history. It is suitable for readers interested in feminism, history, and social critique.
Description
In Fruit of Knowledge Liv Stroemquist reveals the often uncomfortable truths about women’s bodies and the way they are seen and treated. From biblical stories to contemporary feminist movements, she highlights themes such as menstruation, clitorises, and politics surrounding the female body. With sharp, humorous illustrations and a solid research foundation, she guides the reader through cultural and historical perspectives. Her work connects with the tradition of influential graphic novels in a powerful and accessible style.
Product specifications
- Author: Liv Stroemquist
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
- Format: Trade paperback (UK)
- Publication date: 2018-08-21
- Number of pages: 144
- ISBN: 9780349010731
- Theme: Graphic novels
- BISAC: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / General
About the author
Liv Stroemquist, born in 1978 and based in Malmö, Sweden, is a respected cartoonist who explores political and sociological themes in her work. Fruit of Knowledge is her first book in English and is published internationally. Her work is characterized by incisive social analysis and humor.