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Literary Fiction· Philippines

The Woman Who Had Two Navels

by Nick Joaquin
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1961English
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About This Book

Nick Joaquin's The Woman Who Had Two Navels (1961) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Nick Joaquin's The Woman Who Had Two Navels is a complex exploration of identity and post-colonialism in the Philippines. Set against the backdrop of the country's tumultuous history, the novel delves into the psychological and cultural conflicts experienced by Filipinos. Joaquin's rich narrative style and deep philosophical insights make this work a significant contribution to Philippine literature. Themes of identity, post-colonialism, cultural conflict run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorNick Joaquin
Published1961
Country of Origin🇵🇭 Philippines
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780143130710
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇵🇭 Philippines

This book is part of Philippines's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Woman Who Had Two Navels about?

Nick Joaquin's The Woman Who Had Two Navels is a complex exploration of identity and post-colonialism in the Philippines. Set against the backdrop of the country's tumultuous history, the novel delves into the psychological and cultural conflicts experienced by Filipinos. Joaquin's rich narrative style and deep philosophical insights make this work a significant contribution to Philippine literature.

Who wrote The Woman Who Had Two Navels?

The Woman Who Had Two Navels was written by Nick Joaquin, from Philippines. First published in 1961.

What awards has The Woman Who Had Two Navels won?

The Woman Who Had Two Navels has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Woman Who Had Two Navels worth reading?

The Woman Who Had Two Navels is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, post-colonialism, cultural conflict.

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What category is The Woman Who Had Two Navels?

The Woman Who Had Two Navels is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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The Woman Who Had Two Navels originates from Philippines's literary tradition. Explore more books from Philippines on our country page.

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