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Black Oxen
Black Oxen
Black Oxen
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"Black Oxen" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is the story of a woman revitalized by hormone treatments and based on Atherton's own experience. It is a classic American tale, that touches on the often-forgotten workings of our society's obsession with youth a beauty. It proves that, in order to reach societal standards, women are often expected to go through tremendous hardships and trials to stay young, vital, and beautiful.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherGood Press
Release dateDec 24, 2019
ISBN4064066121419
Black Oxen
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Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 – June 14, 1948) was an American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestseller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.

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