Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus

A Ghost Story and a Biography

Description

Displayed on European stages from 1810 to 1815 as the Hottentot Venus, Sara Baartman was one of the most famous women of her day. This book tells the entwined histories of an illusive life and a famous icon. It raises questions about the possibilities and limits of biography for understanding those who live among different cultures.
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Writer
Crais, Clifton, Scully, Pamela
Title
Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2010
Language
English
Pages
248
Weight
343 gr
EAN
9780691147963
Dimensions
233 x 157 x 19 mm
Binding format
Paperback / softback

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