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Informationen zum Autor Gertrude Atherton (1857-1948) was an American author renowned for her bold and unconventional novels that often explored themes of feminism, power, and social norms. Born in San Francisco, California, she used her native state as the backdrop for many of her works, capturing the spirit of California's history and culture. Her best-known novels, such as The Splendid Idle Forties and Black Oxen, earned her critical acclaim for their vivid storytelling and progressive ideas. A prolific writer with a sharp intellect, Atherton was celebrated for her fearless exploration of controversial topics, securing her place as a pioneering voice in American literature. Klappentext This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
