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Black Oxen

Black Oxen

Black Oxen

Gertrude Atherton

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781434405784
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Black Oxen is a speculative novel that explores themes of aging, rejuvenation, and societal expectations. It follows the story of Madame Zatianny, an older woman who undergoes a mysterious rejuvenation treatment that restores her youth. As she reenters New York high society, her beauty and vitality captivate those around her, leading to romantic entanglements and existential reflections on the price of eternal youth. Atherton blends romance, science fiction, and social commentary in this thought-provoking narrative about the desire for youth and the nature of identity.

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