The Genres and Genders of Surrealism

the long version

"Surrealism is the only movement in the arts that was more than a new way of looking at and interpreting the world: it was a philosophical stance, a creative rebellion against society. The Genres and Genders of Surrealism is a fresh look at the varied dimensions of the Surrealist movement, placing it centrally within Modernism. This is the rare book to consider virtually all of Surrealism's genres. In addition to members of the original group, Annette Shandler Levitt appraises its most memorable outsiders, notably some distinctive women artists and writers."--BOOK JACKET.