The older woman in recent fiction /

Title
  1. The older woman in recent fiction / Zoe Brennan.
Published by
  1. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2005.
Author
  1. Brennan, Zoe, 1971-

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Description
  1. vii, 187 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
  1. "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.
Subject
  1. Aging in literature
  2. English fiction > 20th century > History and criticism
  3. English fiction > History and criticism
  4. Old age in literature
  5. Older women in literature
  6. Women and literature > English-speaking countries > History > 20th century
Contents
  1. Paradigms of aging and ageism -- The angry and frustrated older woman -- The passionate and desiring older woman -- The contented and developing older woman -- The wise and archetypal older woman -- Conclusion.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-182) and index.