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Nightwood by Djuna Barnes, first published in 1936, follows the lives of Robin Vote and those entwined with her as she seeks autonomy and wrestles with her desires. Set primarily in 1930s Paris, the novel also ventures into Vienna, Berlin, and America. It explores same-sex romance and women's independence from traditional marriage, distinguished by its dense poetic language and modernist style. The novel depicts experiences related to World War One and the ensuing cultural shifts. Sensitive topics include mental health challenges faced by individuals.