“A prisoner hears, “You are sentenced to life”; Nazareth felt that now, more sharply than she had ever had to feel it before. But she would learn. Every woman was a prisoner for life; it was not some burden that she bore uniquely. She would have all the company she could ever need.”
This book is a speculative fiction narrative that delves into the impact of language on individual and collective identity, set in a world where language shapes not only communication but also the very essence of a person's being. more
Suzette Haden Elgin (November 18, 1936 – January 27, 2015) was an American linguist, science fiction author, and feminist activist. She is best known for creating the constructed language Láadan, designed to express women's perspectives and experiences. Her works include the Native Tongue trilogy and numerous linguistic studies. She explored themes of gender, power, and social structures through language and literature, leaving a lasting impact on feminist science fiction and linguistics. more
“Length of a straight line is determined by the two tiny dots on both ends”
“Don't work the system. Outsmart it.”