Published in 1989, Sexing the Cherry is Jeanette Winterson's third novel. Sexing the Cherry incorporates elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and feminism, a not uncommon combination for Winterson's work. Upon publication, the novel was popular and critically well-received, winning the EM Forster Award that year. It follows a mother known as The Dog Woman and her found-protégé, Jordan, across space and time. It also incorporates stories from the Grimm's Fairy Tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" in its exploration of how femininity subverts a traditional, patriarchal society.
Key Aspects of Sexing the Cherry
Tone
The tone of the novel is philosophical, ruminating on the nature of...
