On Strike Against God is a realist novel written by feminist science fiction writer Joanna Russ.[1][2] First published by Out & Out Books in 1980, it was Russ's final novel.[3]

On Strike Against God
AuthorJoanna Russ
LanguageEnglish
GenreLesbian literature
PublisherOut & Out Books
Publication date
1980 (book)
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback)
Pages107
ISBN0-918314-13-5
OCLC6143852

The novel follows Esther, a middle-aged English teacher, as she becomes a feminist and enters into a relationship with another woman, Jean, after realizing she is a lesbian. It contains a number of allusions to other texts and academic works, and Esther often speaks directly to the readers.[3]

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  1. ^ Burt, Stephanie (2024-05-13). "The Radical Worldmaking of Joanna Russ". ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ Newitz, Annalee (2023-10-08). "Joanna Russ Showed Us the Future: Female, Queer but Far From Perfect". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  3. ^ a b Mandelo, Lee (2011-10-14). "Reading Joanna Russ — On Strike Against God (1980)". Reactor. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
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