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.
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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.
Physical Description:xii, 222 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-215) and index.
ISBN:9780786436156 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786436158 (pbk. : alk. paper)