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Feminist narrative and the supernatural : the function of fantastic devices in seven recent novels /

"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 tradit...

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Main Author:	Weese, Katherine J.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]
Series:	Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 11.
Subjects:	American literature > Women authors > History and criticism > Theory, etc. English literature > Women authors > 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 > History and criticism > Theory, etc. Supernatural in literature. Gender identity in literature.

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