Joyce Mansour: Child of Tuberose

Mohsen El-Balasy offers a profound exploration of the life and artistic legacy of Joyce Mansour, the unique Egyptian-Hungarian poet who became a leading figure of international Surrealism. The book traces her origins, the influence of Cairo on her imagination, and her fierce defiance of conventional literary norms. Blending critical review, biographical narrative, and poetic analysis, El-Balasy unveils the inner world of this "tuberose child," celebrating her sensual, rebellious, and unapologetic poetic voice that carved an indelible mark on surrealist history.

It sheds light on one of the most intriguing and daring female surrealists of the 20th century, offering readers an enriching journey through art, poetry, and rebellion.

Poetry lovers, enthusiasts of Surrealism and modern art history, literary scholars, and readers interested in biographies of revolutionary female figures.