# Men Explain Things to Me: And Other Essays \(Best of Granta\)

Men Explain Things to Me: And Other Essays \(Best of Granta\) by Rebecca Solnit brings together feminist essays on topics including mansplaining, rape culture, the nuclear family, Virginia Woolf and colonialism. The listing describes a concise English-language edition published by Granta Books.

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## At a glance

- Collects Rebecca Solnit's feminist essays, including “Men Explain Things to Me”.
- Discusses subjects ranging from mansplaining and rape culture to Virginia Woolf and colonialism.
- At 144 pages, this edition is a relatively short collection rather than a full-length book.

## Pros

- Brings together essays on a defined range of feminist and cultural topics in one volume.
- Customer feedback specifically appreciates the readability and writing style.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Granta Books
- Publication date: 17 Aug. 2023
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 144 pages
- ISBN-10: 1803510072
- ISBN-13: 978-1803510071
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 1 x 19.8 cm
- Weight listed: 120 g

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for Rebecca Solnit's feminist essays in a compact collection.
- Book groups or readers interested in cultural discussions of gender, power and public life.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a single continuous narrative or an exhaustive treatment of every topic mentioned.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the collection's content, readability and writing style, with readers describing complex issues as accessible. That reported reception may suit readers seeking a concise introduction to several feminist debates, though the listing's 144-page length means it is a short selection rather than an exhaustive survey. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable but also include a smaller share of lower ratings, so responses are not uniformly positive.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the essay collection and its readable handling of complex issues.
- Positive themes: Feedback also highlights the writing style and quality of the essays.

## Frequently asked questions

### What subjects does this essay collection cover?
The listing mentions mansplaining, rape culture, the nuclear family, Virginia Woolf, colonialism and other feminist topics.
### How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 144 pages.
### What do customers say about the book?
Customer feedback highlights the essay collection, readable treatment of complex issues and engaging writing. These are reported impressions, not a guarantee of individual preference.

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