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Black Oxen
Hardcover
RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023089487
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton's thought-provoking Black Oxen, a captivating novel exploring themes of aging and rejuvenation. Set against the backdrop of cosmopolitan Vienna, this classic of early 20th-century American fiction delves into the possibilities presented by cosmetic surgery and the pursuit of eternal youth. A compelling story of transformation, Black Oxen examines the complexities of identity and the enduring human desire to recapture lost time. Atherton's novel remains a powerful and relevant commentary on societal pressures and the female experience. A meticulously prepared reprint of this timeless literary work.
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