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Gertrude Atherton's Black Oxen delves into the quest for eternal youth through the story of a rejuvenated woman navigating society's expectations and personal desires. This captivating

novel explores themes of age, love, and identity, blending science fiction and romance... Read Full Overview

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,... Read Full Overview

Gertrude Atherton's "Black Oxen" delves into the intricacies of desire, self-identity, and the societal constructs surrounding aging and beauty. Set against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th-century San Francisco, the narrative weaves together themes of youthful ambition and... Read Full Overview

Black Oxenunites such unlikely topics as medical rejuvenation treatments, eugenics, American youth culture, and cross-generational relationships. The beautiful American widow of a Hungarian count, Mary Zattiany is fifty-eight years old; after receiving experimental "rejuvenation... Read Full Overview

In "Black Oxen," Gertrude Atherton weaves a captivating narrative that explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the conflicts within societal norms in the early 20th century. Employing a rich, lyrical prose style, Atherton delves into the complexities of womanhood through... Read Full Overview

In this speculative novel blending romance and science fiction, Atherton explores the theme of rejuvenation and the societal obsession with youth. The story follows Madame Zattiany, a woman who undergoes a medical procedure to restore her youth and reenters high society, attracting... Read Full Overview

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,... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton that was first published in 1923. The story revolves around a wealthy and beautiful woman named Mary Ogden, who has mysteriously managed to maintain her youthful appearance despite being in her 50s. Mary falls in love with a... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton, first published in 1923. The story revolves around a wealthy and beautiful woman named Mary Ogden, who, at the age of 50, undergoes a mysterious rejuvenation treatment that transforms her into a young and vibrant woman. This... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton that was first published in 1923. The book tells the story of a wealthy and powerful woman named Madame Zita, who is rumored to have discovered the secret to eternal youth. She reappears in society after a long absence, looking... Read Full Overview