
In "The Argonauts," Maggie Nelson blends memoir and theory to explore queer family-building, identity, and love. This National Book Critics Circle Award winner sparked crucial conversations about gender fluidity. "So much writing about motherhood makes the world smaller," noted The New York Times, "Nelson's does the opposite."
Siente el libro a través de la voz del autor
Convierte el conocimiento en ideas atractivas y llenas de ejemplos
Captura ideas clave en un instante para un aprendizaje rápido
Disfruta el libro de una manera divertida y atractiva
The Argonauts begins with a confession of love on a cement floor in October 2007. Like the mythical ship Argo-whose parts were gradually replaced while maintaining its name-these three words "I love you" require constant renewal to retain their meaning. This tension between permanence and transformation forms the philosophical backbone of this extraordinary memoir. When Nelson sends her partner Harry a Roland Barthes passage about this very concept after her first love confession, she establishes the book's central question: How do we maintain identity through transformation? Their relationship begins with passionate disagreements about language itself-Nelson championing its "kaleidoscopic potential" while Harry warns of its "cookie-cutter function." These philosophical battles reveal how language both liberates and constrains us in our quest for connection and understanding.
Desglosa las ideas clave de The Argonauts en puntos fáciles de entender para comprender cómo los equipos innovadores crean, colaboran y crecen.
Destila The Argonauts en pistas de memoria rápidas que resaltan los principios clave de franqueza, trabajo en equipo y resiliencia creativa.

Experimenta The Argonauts a través de narraciones vívidas que convierten las lecciones de innovación en momentos que recordarás y aplicarás.
Pregunta lo que quieras, elige la voz y co-crea ideas que realmente resuenen contigo.

Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco

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