Zami
a new spelling of my name
Published in 1982, Zami is a sapphic fiction novel by Audre Lorde. The story is set in New York. It features Audre Lorde. Key subjects include lesbians, african American lesbians, women poets and african american women.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 89 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 12 editions.
It runs to roughly 256 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Zami
"Zami, a carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers." --Back cover A "biomythography" describing the author's childhood and coming of age and the relationships to other women that informed her life.
Quick answers
Who wrote Zami?
Zami was written by Audre Lorde and first published in 1982.
What genre is Zami?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction.
How long is Zami?
The median edition has 256 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Zami?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Price of Salt, I Am a Woman and The Gilda Stories.
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