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In *Sita*, Kate Millett tells the story of a woman who captured her imagination—full of temperament, wit, artistry, and power. Described as foreign, seductive, and contradictory, Sita became the focus of Millett’s intense affection and artistic exploration. With absolute honesty, Millett shares how she risked her art, emotions, and life to nurture a love that, even when she knew its duration was finite, endured. The narrative is both an intimate biography and a sensitive portrayal of the sorrow that follows a deep, yet fleeting, love.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Kate Millett
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