Feminist narrative and the supernatural
Subtitle: the function of fantastic devices in seven recent novels
By: Katherine J. Weese.
Series: Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy -- 11
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780786436156
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
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.