Black Oxen (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Jazz Age satire of rejuvenation, desire, and scientific romance in 1920s New York societyBy Gertrude Atherton
Length14h 2m
About this audiobook
Black Oxen is a striking blend of social satire, scientific romance, and sophisticated New York comedy, centered on Mary Zattiany, a woman of European aristocratic poise whose apparent youth conceals a provocative experiment in rejuvenation. Written in the wake of early twentieth-century fascination with endocrinology and "glandular" therapies, the novel turns contemporary science into literary speculation, while examining age, desire, celebrity, and the cult of modernity. Atherton's style is urbane, brisk, and incisive, combining salon dialogue with melodramatic intrigue and a keen eye for social performance. Gertrude Atherton, one of the most prominent American women novelists of her generation, was known for her cosmopolitan settings, strong female protagonists, and willingness to engage controversial ideas. Born in San Francisco and long connected to transatlantic literary culture, she often wrote about women constrained by convention yet intellectually and emotionally larger than their circumstances. Her interest in science, feminism, aristocracy, and psychological reinvention all converge in this unusual late-career success. Readers interested in feminist literary history, speculative fiction before science fiction became a fixed genre, or Jazz Age anxieties about youth and vitality will find Black Oxen rewarding. It remains a daring, elegant, and intellectually curious novel.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.2 (104)
Includes Goodreads
GenreScience Fiction, Romance
Length14 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2018
LanguageEnglish
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