Riječi da se kaže

Riječi da se kaže

Marie Cardinal

The novel Words to Say by Marie Cardinal is an autobiographical novel that follows the psychological and emotional struggle of a woman in search of freedom from mental and social shackles.

The protagonist, an unnamed woman in her forties, struggles with severe anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms, including severe menstrual cramps, which lead her to seek psychoanalysis. Through conversations with her analyst, she explores childhood traumas, including a complicated relationship with her mother, patriarchal pressures, and guilt over her abortion.

Set in France, the narrative is introspective, interwoven with memories of her Algerian childhood, the colonial past, and the conflict between traditional and modern values. Psychoanalysis becomes key to understanding her inner conflicts, particularly her feelings of alienation and struggle for identity. The novel explores themes of female emancipation, sexuality, and societal expectations, while Cardinal uses powerful, intimate language to portray the process of self-healing.

The work is significant for feminist literature because it speaks candidly about women's experiences, mental health, and the power of language in dealing with trauma. Through the process of finding the "words to say", the heroine finds the strength for liberation and self-acceptance, making the novel a universal story of resistance and rebirth.

Original title
Lets mots pour le dire
Translation
Vladimir Gerić
Editor
Mirjana Buljan
Dimensions
21 x 14 cm
Pages
278
Publisher
Globus, Zagreb, 1985.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

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