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Author:

Weese, Katherine J.

Title:

Feminist narrative and the supernatural : the function of fantastic devices in seven recent novels / Katherine J. Weese.

Publisher:

McFarland & Co.,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xii, 222 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

American literature--Theory, etc.--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
English literature--Theory, etc.--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
Fantasy in literature.
Feminism and literature--English-speaking countries--History--20th century.
Women and literature--English-speaking countries--History--20th century.
Feminist fiction--Theory, etc.--Theory, etc.
Supernatural in literature.
Gender identity in literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-215) and index.

Summary:

"Women authors have explored fantasy fiction in ways that connect with feminist narrative theories, as examined here by Katherine J. Weese in seven modern novels. The fantastic devices highlight various feminist narrative concerns. Weese also frames the fantastic elements in the scope of traditional fictional structure"--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 11

ISBN:

0786436158 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780786436156 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2008010941

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)