Written on the Body

The most beguilingly seductive novel to date from the author of The Passion and Sexing the Cherry. Winterson chronicles the consuming affair between the narrator, who is given neither name nor gender, and the beloved, a complex and confused married woman.

Written on the Body is a groundbreaking novel that earned the prestigious Lambda Literary Award for its innovative exploration of identity, desire, and love. This acclaimed work challenges conventional narrative structures while delivering profound emotional depth. Perfect for readers seeking literary fiction that pushes boundaries and provokes meaningful reflection, this award-winning title stands as a testament to bold storytelling and masterful prose. A must-read for anyone passionate about contemporary literature that refuses to be categorized.

"At once a love story and a philosophical meditation." --New York Times Book Review.