April Book: I Who Have Never Known Men

"Fascinating” – New York Times

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

Translated by Ros Schwartz
Published: 1995
Saturday 5 April, 3.30pm
Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday St Carlton

‘A haunting post-apocalyptic tale’ Guardian

'An intriguingly dark thought experiment told by a compellingly alien voice...strangely fascinating' The Times

Deep underground, thirty-nine women live imprisoned in a cage. Watched over by guards, these women have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only vague recollections of their lives before. As the burn of electric light merges day into night and numberless years pass, a young girl – the fortieth prisoner – sits alone and outcast in the corner. But soon she will show herself to be the key to the others’ escape and survival in the strange world that awaits them above.

Ursula K. LeGuin meets The Road in a post-apocalyptic modern classic of female friendship and intimacy.

All are welcome to join the Women in Translation Book Club, even if you haven’t finished the book (and don’t mind spoilers). It can be good to bring one question about the book for the discussion.

This book is currently available at numerous bookshops and libraries across Melbourne. Readings and Paperback Bookshop currently have it in stock. It is also available from online retailers.

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