Djuna Barnes was a groundbreaking author, known mainly for her books exploring themes of “modern love and sexual exploration”. Her books feature powerful characters and stories that have become iconic in literature. Barnes used unique techniques such as symbolism, narrative fragmentation, and satire, to discuss complex issues such as gender roles. Her best-known books include Nightwood (1936), Ladies Almanack (1928), Ryder (1928) and several books of poetry. Barnes was an innovator whose works were ahead of their time in many respects; her books still remain popular with readers today.
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