A rallying, celebratory essay about Sylvia Plath, Taylor Swift and unbridled female ambition by the beloved author of Bluets and The Argonauts
In The Slicks, Maggie Nelson positions culture-dominating pop superstar Taylor Swift and feminist cult icon Sylvia Plath as twin hosts of the female urge towards wanting hard, working hard and pouring forth - and as twinned targets of patriarchy's ancient urge to disparage, trivialise and demonise such prolific, intimate output.
A heady and rallying melding of popular culture and literary criticism, The Slicks is an inspired and unexpected assessment of two iconic female artists by one of the most revered and influential critics of her generation.
PRAISE FOR MAGGIE NELSON:
'Her words come as though from a great distance and strike incredibly close' Anne Enright
'Among the sharpest and most supple thinkers of her generation' Olivia Laing
'Always brilliant' Geoff Dyer
'One of the most unique voices in non-fiction: enquiring, political, lyrically dazzling, empathetic' Sinéad Gleeson
| ISBN: | 9781911717652 |
| Publication date: | 13th November 2025 |
| Author: | Maggie Nelson |
| Publisher: | Fern Press an imprint of Vintage Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Genres: |
Literary essays Feminism and feminist theory Popular culture Musicians, singers, bands and groups Literary studies: poetry and poets |
A rallying, celebratory essay about Sylvia Plath, Taylor Swift and unbridled female ambition by the beloved author of Bluets and The ArgonautsIn The Slicks, Maggie Nelson positions culture-dominating pop superstar Taylor Swift and feminist cult icon Sylvia Plath as twin hosts of the female urge towards wanting hard, working hard and pouring forth - and as twinned targets of patriarchy's ancient urge to disparage, trivialise and demonise such prolific, intimate output.A heady and rallying melding of popular culture and literary criticism, The Slicks is an inspired and unexpected assessment of two iconic female artists by one of the most revered and influential critics of her generation.PRAISE FOR MAGGIE NELSON:'Her words come as though from a great distance and strike incredibly close' Anne Enright'Among the sharpest and most supple thinkers of her generation' Olivia Laing'Always brilliant' Geoff Dyer'One of the most unique voices in non-fiction: enquiring, political, lyrically dazzling, empathetic' Sinéad Gleeson
The Slicks features in the following genres: Literary essays, Feminism and feminist theory, Popular culture, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Literary studies: poetry and poets
Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Slicks was written by Maggie Nelson and published by Fern Press an imprint of Vintage Publishing
The Slicks has 80 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.