Daughters of Eve (novel)
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Literature |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Founder | Lois Duncan |
| Products | Novel |
Daughters of Eve is a 1979 book authored by Lois Duncan that delves into feminist issues through the narrative of a group of young women motivated by their inspiring art instructor to confront the sexism they encounter.
Plot
Set in a rural Michigan high school named Modesta High, the female students experience a restrictive, anti-feminist atmosphere. With the arrival of their new art teacher, Ms. Irene Stark, they establish a covert sisterhood called the Daughters of Eve, which champions women's rights. At first, their activism leads to better treatment from male peers, but Stark gradually encourages the group to adopt harsher and more retaliatory measures against those who oppress them.
Adaptation
In May 1998, Daughters of Eve was optioned by Warner Bros. for producer Joel Silver, with Carla Lane assigned to develop the screenplay adaptation.
Controversy
Due to its exploration of delicate topics such as rape, abortion, domestic abuse, feminism, and antifeminism, the novel faced bans in several U.S. school libraries after its republication in 1997. States including West Virginia, Virginia, Indiana, and New Mexico prohibited it between 1997 and 2005.
External links
- Summary of Daughters of Eve at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library