Marge Piercy

2 summariesFantasy, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction

Marge Piercy is an American author known for her contributions to fiction, particularly in exploring themes of feminism and social justice. Her notable works include "Woman on the Edge of Time," a speculative novel that addresses issues of mental health and gender, and "Three Women," which delves into the lives of women navigating complex relationships.

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Books by Marge Piercy

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Woman on the Edge of Time
Marge Piercy
4.0 (14k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Trapped in a 1970s mental institution, a Chicana woman faces two possible futures—a feminist, ecological society or a patriarchal, consumerist one—and realizes her choices might decide which world comes to be.
Three Women
Marge Piercy
3.6 (926) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A lawyer cares for her ailing, independent mother while her adult daughter moves back home, forcing three generations of women to confront their complicated relationships.