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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.
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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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