“To have an inner life, to think, to juggle and leap, to become a tightrope walker in the world of ideas. To attack, to riposte, to refute, what a contest, what acclaim. To understand. The most generous word of all. Memory. To retain, a geyser of felicity. Intelligence. The agonizing poverty of my mind. Words and ideas flitting in and out like butterflies. My brain a dandelion seed blown in the wind.”
Quote by Violette Leduc
Work
La bâtarde: an autobiography
This book is a candid account of the author's life story, offering insights into their personal journey and self-discovery. more
Author
Violette Leduc
Violette Leduc (April 7, 1907 – May 28, 1972) was a French author known for her autobiographical novels and essays. She explored themes of female identity, sexuality, loneliness, and social marginalization, with notable works including 'La Bâtarde' and 'Thérèse et Isabelle.' Born into poverty in northern France, Leduc had a difficult childhood and later associated with cultural figures like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Genet. Her bold, candid writing style challenged societal taboos, influencing French feminist and LGBTQ+ literature. Though not widely recognized during her lifetime, her work was rediscovered in the late 20th century and is now celebrated as a courageous voice in French literature. more
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