A 12th-century nun, Marie de France, rises to power in an abbey, exploring faith, desire, and female strength in a mythic tale.
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A 12th-century nun, Marie de France, rises to power in an abbey, exploring faith, desire, and female strength in a mythic tale.
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Lauren Groff is the author of five novels: THE VASTER WILDS, forthcoming in <strong>September 2023</strong>, and two National Book Award Finalists, MATRIX and FATES AND FURIES; as well as ARCADIA and THE MONSTERS OF TEMPLETON.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes of lesbian intimacy; not pervasive.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including physical assault, decapitation, and graphic injury details.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central themes of lesbian relationships and hidden sexuality among nuns.
Religious content
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Pervasive religious themes with focus on monastic life, rituals, and faith.
Witchcraft / occult
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Brief mystical visions; not a central focus.
Political content
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Moderate feminist messaging on female power and collective strength.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Sexual assault
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Recurring mentions of rape and sexual violence; not always on-page.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent emotional abuse, misogyny, and systemic suffering of women.
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