{"product_id":"bellocqs-ophelia-9781555973599","title":"Bellocq's Ophelia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelected as a \"2003 Notable Book\" by the American Library Association\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the early 1900s, E.J. Bellocq photographed prostitutes in the red-light district of New Orleans. His remarkable, candid photos inspired Natasha Trethewey to imagine the life of Ophelia, the subject of \u003ci\u003eBellocq's Ophelia\u003c\/i\u003e, her stunning second collection of poems. With elegant precision, Ophelia tells of her life on display: her white father whose approval she earns by standing very still; the brothel Madame who tells her to act like a statue while the gentlemen callers choose; and finally the camera, which not only captures her body, but also offers a glimpse into her soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natasha Trethewey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Graywolf Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.02w x 0.24d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781555973599\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Notable Books - Winner","brand":"Graywolf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42439305035913,"sku":"9781555973599","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_d9393a5d-50a4-4d5a-a073-2b99edf0145f.jpg?v=1716271543","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/bellocqs-ophelia-9781555973599","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}