Research Catalog

Details

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. Old age in literature
2. English fiction > 20th century > History and criticism
3. Women and literature > English-speaking countries > History > 20th century
4. Aging in literature
5. English fiction > Women authors > History and criticism
6. Older women in literature

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.