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Cleopatra's Nose: 39 Varieties of Desire

Judith Thurman

Synopsis:
A new anthology of essays by the National Book Award-winning author of Isak Dinesen: The Life of a Storyteller focuses on the themes of human vanity, femininity, and "women's work" as she addresses such topics as Toni Morrison, tofu, performance art, pornography, platform shoes, human sexuality, the nature of beauty, and the quest for power. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 2007, Hardcover - 2007, Softcover - 2006, Hardcover - 2001, Hardcover - 2001, Softcover - 2000, Softcover - 2000, Hardcover - 1999, 1997, Softcover - 1995