Irene, a rebellious product of an American 1950s upbringing, has fled from a repressive and sexist society into a life of apparent equality and adventure as part of the elite Trans-Temporal Authority's cadre of travelers. Under the tutelage of Ernst, a friend/lover and teacher/father, Irene has achieved status and dignity. Irene and Ernst are assigned to a Muslim world where they meet Zubedeyeh, a young girl whose creativity is being transformed into madness by the male chauvinistic society in which she lives. Vowing to rescue her, Irene unleashes a destructive cycle of violence. Originally published in 1978, The Two of Them is a powerful portrait of a future sexist society. This modern classic conveys its politics with rigor and complexity, in a story filled with suspense and unforgettable characters.
- ISBN10 0704340356
- ISBN13 9780704340350
- Publish Date 1 September 1986 (first published 1 June 1979)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 6 December 1995
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Women's Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English