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Wide Sargasso Sea

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My favorite is Wide Sargasso Sea. This is the title of a novel by Jean Rhys that tells the story of the mad woman in the attic from Bronte’s Jane Eyre.

When I started my graduate studies, this title was constantly thrown into class discussions. Once I finally figured out my classmates were talking about a book when they said “you know, like widesargassosea,” I felt like I should really read it.
The trouble was, it took almost a full semester to discern the three separate words of the title. Say it a few times fast, and you’ll see what I mean.

While it did turn out to be a wonderful book, Wide Sargasso Sea is my favorite simply because it’s so much fun to say. Try it, you’ll like it!

Jamie Noel
Kansas City, Missouri

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