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Jodi Picoult

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      **PRE-ORDER NOW – THE DAZZLING NEW NOVEL FROM MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JODI PICOULT**'Had me absolutely captivated . . . I loved all the questions this novel raised about who gets to tell which stories and how complex that can become. Jodi Picoult is a genius' JENNIFER SAINT'[An] inspiring work of feminist literature' ELLE 'Timely and affecting . . . Picoult’s many, many fans will pounce on her latest incisive, pot-stirring tale' BOOKLIST, Starred'You’ll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life. Book clubs will embrace this rich, inspiring story' KRISTIN HANNAH'A blend of historical fiction and modern-day settings, the novel gives us timelines that intertwine and surprise. Picoult has done her research' HARPER'S BAZAAR'Picoult creates a richly detailed portrait of daily life in Elizabethan England, from sumptuous castles to seedy hovels. . . . A vibrant tale of a remarkable woman' KIRKUS****What if the greatest writer of all time isn’t who we think he is?What if he isn’t even a he?Step back four hundred years and discover the female author who hid behind the mask of the man we know as William Shakespeare . . .In Elizabethan London, young Emilia Bassano is a ward of English aristocrats. Her education has endowed her with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, but still she is allowed no voice of her own. Forced to become a mistress to the Lord Chamberlain, who oversees the theatre, Emilia discovers the power of stories to beguile audiences. Secretly, she forms a plan to bring a play of her own to the stage - by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work. In modern-day Manhattan, playwright Melina Green finds a woman's voice is still worth less than a man's. But, inspired by the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, Melina takes a lesson from history and submits a play under a male pseudonym . . . Moving between Elizabethan England and modern day Manhattan, By Any Other Name is a beautifully written, compelling novel that explores the theme of identity and the ways in which two women, centuries apart—one of whom might just be the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—are both forced to hide behind another name to make their voices heard.PRAISE FOR JODI PICOULT'A writer the world needs to be reading right now' Independent'It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes' Financial Times'She is the master of her craft' Daily Telegraph'There are writers who try and do what Picoult does, and then there's Picoult' Marie Claire
      CONTRIBUTORS: Jodi Picoult EAN: 9780241676059 COUNTRY: United State PAGES: 544 WEIGHT: HEIGHT:
      PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Random House DATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: Fiction WIDTH: SPINE:

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      Amanda Claassens
      Gender bias in theatre explored in fiction

      Let me be the first to admit that my knowledge of theatre is almost non-existent. My knowledge of Shakespeare, apart from a few well-known phrases from plays, is limited to that which I recall from my matric prescribed work, Romeo and Juliet, that being more than 50 years ago. That being said, the striking cover and the title sparked my interest. I was somewhat intimidated by the volume of the novel by Jodi Picoult, but when I plucked up the courage, I was soon captivated by the story, set in two time frames, more than four hundred years apart.
      The common demoninator is the prejudice against female playwrights, of which Emilia Bassano was a victim. Although documentation of that time is limited, it is speculated that Emilia was indeed the author of numerous plays published under the name of William Shakespeare. “You wish for everyone to know your name; I wish for no one to know mine.” (p.198) The modern story, that of playwright, Melina Green, is crafted to reflect the gender bias in theatre, which according to internet searches, is still very much ongoing.
      In the extensive Author’s note, the author confesses to “embellished history” and interesting facts that she uncovered after writing the manuscript. The plot is convincing, the reference to plays as ascribed to the writing of Emilia, makes perfect sense within the context. It also sparked a wish that I was more familiar with Shakespearian plays, but to that point I could refer to page by page Shakespearian references provided by the author. In the process of working through the 500+ pages of this novel, I have also encountered jargon associated with theatre and playwriting, thus quite an enlightening reading experience.
      Because I have not read a book by Jodi Picoult for the longest time, I will not even attempt a comparison to her other work. Suffices to say that By any other name should appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, and can stomach a very lengthy read.
      The edition that I was priviledged to receive, is made available by Penguin Random House South Africa.

      Jodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including Mad Honey, Wish You Were Here, The Book of Two Ways, A Spark of Light, Small Great Things, Leaving Time, and My Sister's Keeper, and, with daughter Samantha van Leer, two young adult novels, Between the Lines and Off the Page. Picoult lives in New Hampshire.
      **PRE-ORDER NOW – THE DAZZLING NEW NOVEL FROM MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JODI PICOULT**'Had me absolutely captivated . . . I loved all the questions this novel raised about who gets to tell which stories and how complex that can become. Jodi Picoult is a genius' JENNIFER SAINT'[An] inspiring work of feminist literature' ELLE 'Timely and affecting . . . Picoult’s many, many fans will pounce on her latest incisive, pot-stirring tale' BOOKLIST, Starred'You’ll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life. Book clubs will embrace this rich, inspiring story' KRISTIN HANNAH'A blend of historical fiction and modern-day settings, the novel gives us timelines that intertwine and surprise. Picoult has done her research' HARPER'S BAZAAR'Picoult creates a richly detailed portrait of daily life in Elizabethan England, from sumptuous castles to seedy hovels. . . . A vibrant tale of a remarkable woman' KIRKUS****What if the greatest writer of all time isn’t who we think he is?What if he isn’t even a he?Step back four hundred years and discover the female author who hid behind the mask of the man we know as William Shakespeare . . .In Elizabethan London, young Emilia Bassano is a ward of English aristocrats. Her education has endowed her with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, but still she is allowed no voice of her own. Forced to become a mistress to the Lord Chamberlain, who oversees the theatre, Emilia discovers the power of stories to beguile audiences. Secretly, she forms a plan to bring a play of her own to the stage - by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work. In modern-day Manhattan, playwright Melina Green finds a woman's voice is still worth less than a man's. But, inspired by the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, Melina takes a lesson from history and submits a play under a male pseudonym . . . Moving between Elizabethan England and modern day Manhattan, By Any Other Name is a beautifully written, compelling novel that explores the theme of identity and the ways in which two women, centuries apart—one of whom might just be the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—are both forced to hide behind another name to make their voices heard.PRAISE FOR JODI PICOULT'A writer the world needs to be reading right now' Independent'It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes' Financial Times'She is the master of her craft' Daily Telegraph'There are writers who try and do what Picoult does, and then there's Picoult' Marie Claire
      CONTRIBUTORS: Jodi Picoult EAN: 9780241676059 COUNTRY: United State PAGES: 544 WEIGHT: HEIGHT:
      PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Random House DATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: Fiction WIDTH: SPINE:

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      Customer Reviews

      Based on 1 review
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      Amanda Claassens
      Gender bias in theatre explored in fiction

      Let me be the first to admit that my knowledge of theatre is almost non-existent. My knowledge of Shakespeare, apart from a few well-known phrases from plays, is limited to that which I recall from my matric prescribed work, Romeo and Juliet, that being more than 50 years ago. That being said, the striking cover and the title sparked my interest. I was somewhat intimidated by the volume of the novel by Jodi Picoult, but when I plucked up the courage, I was soon captivated by the story, set in two time frames, more than four hundred years apart.
      The common demoninator is the prejudice against female playwrights, of which Emilia Bassano was a victim. Although documentation of that time is limited, it is speculated that Emilia was indeed the author of numerous plays published under the name of William Shakespeare. “You wish for everyone to know your name; I wish for no one to know mine.” (p.198) The modern story, that of playwright, Melina Green, is crafted to reflect the gender bias in theatre, which according to internet searches, is still very much ongoing.
      In the extensive Author’s note, the author confesses to “embellished history” and interesting facts that she uncovered after writing the manuscript. The plot is convincing, the reference to plays as ascribed to the writing of Emilia, makes perfect sense within the context. It also sparked a wish that I was more familiar with Shakespearian plays, but to that point I could refer to page by page Shakespearian references provided by the author. In the process of working through the 500+ pages of this novel, I have also encountered jargon associated with theatre and playwriting, thus quite an enlightening reading experience.
      Because I have not read a book by Jodi Picoult for the longest time, I will not even attempt a comparison to her other work. Suffices to say that By any other name should appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, and can stomach a very lengthy read.
      The edition that I was priviledged to receive, is made available by Penguin Random House South Africa.

      Jodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including Mad Honey, Wish You Were Here, The Book of Two Ways, A Spark of Light, Small Great Things, Leaving Time, and My Sister's Keeper, and, with daughter Samantha van Leer, two young adult novels, Between the Lines and Off the Page. Picoult lives in New Hampshire.

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