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When Women Love Men
Short Stories· Puerto Rico

When Women Love Men

by Rosario Ferré
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1986Spanish
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About This Book

Published in 1986, When Women Love Men established Rosario Ferré as one of the defining voices in short stories. This collection of short stories by Rosario Ferré examines the lives of Puerto Rican women, exploring themes of love, power, and identity. The stories are known for their feminist perspective and their exploration of the social and cultural constraints faced by women. Ferré's work is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its insightful commentary on gender and society. Themes of feminism, love, identity run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorRosario Ferré
Published1986
Country of Origin🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
LanguageSpanish
Category📄 Short Stories
Editorial Score30/100
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Country of Origin

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Women Love Men about?

This collection of short stories by Rosario Ferré examines the lives of Puerto Rican women, exploring themes of love, power, and identity. The stories are known for their feminist perspective and their exploration of the social and cultural constraints faced by women. Ferré's work is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its insightful commentary on gender and society.

Who wrote When Women Love Men?

When Women Love Men was written by Rosario Ferré, from Puerto Rico. First published in 1986.

What awards has When Women Love Men won?

When Women Love Men has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is When Women Love Men worth reading?

When Women Love Men 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 feminism, love, identity.

Where can I buy When Women Love Men?

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What category is When Women Love Men?

When Women Love Men is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is When Women Love Men from?

When Women Love Men originates from Puerto Rico's literary tradition. Explore more books from Puerto Rico on our country page.

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