I Who Have Never Known Men – Jacqueline Harpman
This dystopian novel by Jacqueline Harpman tells the compelling story of forty women trapped in an underground cage. They do not know why they are locked up and know nothing of the outside world. The youngest girl has never been free.
After an unexpected escape, the women discover an expansive, deserted world without rules. They must give meaning to freedom and existence together.
Characteristics of the book
- Dystopian fiction with a psychological and philosophical character
- Themes such as identity, loneliness, autonomy, survival, and female solidarity
- A profound narrative voice without conventional romance or action
- A gripping story that lingers long after
Bookish themes: captivity • survival • female friendship • existential questions • isolation • post-apocalyptic world
Publication details
- Author: Jacqueline Harpman
- Translator: Ros Schwartz (from the French)
- Publisher: Vintage Classics / Vintage Publishing
- Binding type: paperback
- Language: English
- Number of pages: 208
- Publication date: July 4, 2024
- ISBN: 9781784879037