The Plague by Jacqueline Rose

Challenging the illusion of earthly power

Jacqueline Rose’s “The Plague” is a collection of essays that explores a range of topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukrainian war, death, equality, and equitable distribution of wealth.

Jacqueline Rose is one of the most influential feminist writers and critics of her generation, known for her intellectual power and her brilliant literary insight and analyses.

In “The Plague,” she aims to offer a unique and perceptive viewpoint on the societal implications of a pandemic and the complexities of the modern world. Drawing upon the ideas of thinkers such as Albert Camus, Freud, and Simone Weil, Rose challenges conventional notions of power dynamics and urges readers to confront the inevitability of death.

Through her thought-provoking exploration of these complex themes, Rose encourages her readers to reflect on some of the most urgent and pressing issues we are currently facing.

Published by the Fitzcarraldo Editions