Worlds apart? : dualism and transgression in contemporary female dystopias /
Mohr, Dunja M.,1968-
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co.,
c2005.
"Suzette Haden Elgin's Native Tongue trilogy, Suzy McKee Charna's Holdfast series, and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's tale are analyzed within the context of this this subgenre of "transgressive utopian dystopias." Analysis focuses particularly on how these works cover the interrelated categories of gender, race and class, along with their relationship to classic literary dualism and the dystopian narrative"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Suzette Haden Elgin's Native Tongue trilogy, Suzy McKee Charna's Holdfast series, and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's tale are analyzed within the context of this this subgenre of "transgressive utopian dystopias." Analysis focuses particularly on how these works cover the interrelated categories of gender, race and class, along with their relationship to classic literary dualism and the dystopian narrative"--Provided by publisher.
Atwood, Margaret, 1939-
Elgin, Suzette Haden.
Charnas, Suzy McKee.
American fiction
Dystopias in literature.
Women and literature
Women and literature
Fantasy fiction, American
Fantasy fiction, Canadian
Imaginary societies in literature.
Deviant behavior in literature.
Dissenters in literature.
Dualism in literature.