Books by Maggie Nelson

Maggie Nelson

Maggie Nelson is an American writer known for her unique blend of poetry, memoir, and criticism. She is the author of several notable works, including "Bluets," a lyrical exploration of love and loss, and "The Argonauts," a groundbreaking memoir that challenges traditional notions of gender and family.

Nelson's writing style is characterized by its honesty, vulnerability, and intellectual rigor. She is known for her ability to blend personal experience with complex theoretical ideas, creating works that are both intimate and intellectually stimulating.

Nelson's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the genre of creative nonfiction, pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to write about the self. Her work has been praised for its originality, insight, and emotional depth.

One of Nelson's most famous works is "The Argonauts," which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism in 2015. The book has been widely acclaimed for its fearless exploration of identity, love, and the complexities of modern family life. Overall, Maggie Nelson is a writer whose work continues to inspire and challenge readers, making her a prominent voice in contemporary literature.

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Pathemata

Pathemata

Or, The Story of My Mouth

Maggie Nelson
Hardcover
Published: 2025
The Slicks

The Slicks

On Sylvia Plath and Taylor Swift

Maggie Nelson
Paperback
Published: 2025
Like Love

Like Love

Essays and Conversations

Maggie Nelson
Paperback
Published: 2025
Like Love

Like Love

Essays and Conversations

Maggie Nelson
Hardcover
Published: 2024
On Freedom

On Freedom

The electrifying new book from the author of The Argonauts

Maggie Nelson
Paperback
Published: 2022
The Latest Winter

The Latest Winter

Maggie Nelson
Paperback
Published: 2018
Bluets

Bluets

AS SEEN ON BBC2’S BETWEEN THE COVERS

Maggie Nelson
Hardcover
Published: 2017
The Red Parts

The Red Parts

Autobiography of a Trial

Maggie Nelson
Paperback
Published: 2017
The Argonauts

The Argonauts

Maggie Nelson
Paperback
Published: 2016
The Art of Cruelty

The Art of Cruelty

A Reckoning

Maggie Nelson
Paperback
Published: 2012