Cover Image

The older woman in recent fiction /

"This critical study explores late twentieth century novels by women writers that feature female protagonists over the age of sixty. These novels create alternate discourses on aging to those largely pejorative ones that dominate Western society"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brennan, Zoe, 1971-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2005]
Subjects:
English fiction > Women authors > History and criticism.
Women and literature > English-speaking countries > History > 20th century.
English fiction > 20th century > History and criticism.
Older women in literature.
Old age in literature.
Aging in literature.
Description
Summary:"This critical study explores late twentieth century novels by women writers that feature female protagonists over the age of sixty. These novels create alternate discourses on aging to those largely pejorative ones that dominate Western society"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 187 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-182) and index.
ISBN:0786419008 (softcover : alk. paper)