Jodi Picoult’s *By Any Other Name* explores the lives of two women across centuries, both constrained by societal norms. In the present, Melina Green submits a play inspired by her ancestor under a male pseudonym to navigate a biased theater world, while in 1581, Emilia Bassano secretly authors works attributed to Shakespeare. Their stories intertwine, highlighting ambition and the sacrifices made to leave a lasting legacy.
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Jodi Picoult’s *By Any Other Name* explores the lives of two women across centuries, both constrained by societal norms. In the present, Melina Green submits a play inspired by her ancestor under a male pseudonym to navigate a biased theater world, while in 1581, Emilia Bassano secretly authors works attributed to Shakespeare. Their stories intertwine, highlighting ambition and the sacrifices made to leave a lasting legacy.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the co-author of Mad Honey comes an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name. “You’ll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life in her brilliantly researched new novel.”—Kristin Hannah, author of The Women Young playwright Melina Green has just written a new work inspi...
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Sexual content
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Moderate on-page sexual scenes with some explicitness in historical and modern contexts; recurring but not dominant. Sexual assault, rape, and coercion, including historical child rape normalization; central to character experiences.
Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of violence including domestic abuse and physical assaults; some graphic details but not pervasive.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of anti-gay bias in historical context.
Religious content
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Minor religious elements tied to antisemitism in historical settings.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Pervasive feminist messaging on gender inequality, misogyny, racism, antisemitism, and social barriers for women across eras.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Graphic domestic violence, emotional abuse, toxic relationships, miscarriage, abortion, child loss, and systemic misogyny; defining elements. Sexual assault, rape, and coercion, including historical child rape normalization; central to character experiences.
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