Escapade

By Evelyn Scott

"Escapade" is a powerful and unflinching autobiographical account by Evelyn Scott, a prominent figure in American modernism. The work chronicles the author's harrowing experiences during her self-imposed exile in South America. Having fled the social constraints of the United States with her lover, Scott recounts their struggle for survival in the remote regions of Brazil, far removed from the comforts of their previous lives.

The narrative delves deeply into the physical and psychological toll of poverty, isolation, and the challenges of early motherhood under extreme circumstances. Scott's prose is noted for its brutal honesty and vivid imagery, capturing the raw beauty and the unforgiving nature of the Brazilian landscape. As a precursor to her later experimental fiction, "Escapade" serves as both a compelling travelogue and a profound exploration of a woman's resilience against social and environmental adversity.

This memoir remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century feminist literature and expatriate writing. By documenting her quest for personal and artistic freedom, Scott provides a unique perspective on the complexities of domesticity and the pursuit of an unconventional life.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025639383
• ISBN13: 9781025639383
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A writer worthy of rediscovery

Scott's fictional account of her time is Brazil is a fascinating precursor to the Existentialist fiction of Sartre, Camus, and Walker Percy. A brutally Freudian portrayl, 'Escapade' is not the fun-filled read the title may lead many readers to believe it to be, but it is an honest and compelling account of a rough period in the life of a courageous and daring woman.

Very descriptive stream of conciousness book.

I very much liked the book Escapade by Evelyn Scott. Although it does get rather dull at some points because it has no plot line, I was very enthrawled with the way the main character thinks. Evelyn Scott gives an accurate description of how the mind functions in a stream of conciousness.