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Contemporary Norwegian Women's Writing

by Janet Garton
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Novels, short stories, drama, and poetry are all represented in this collection covering the years 1970 to 1995. Many of the selections deal with women's attitudes about their own sexuality; others deal with their place in society. Some of the topics and issues dealt with include lesbianism, prostitution, incest, marital abuse, and mother / daughter relationships, and they vary in style and tone, from the political to the humorous and fantastic.

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Novels, short stories, drama, and poetry are all represented in this collection covering the years 1970 to 1995. Many of the selections deal with women's attitudes about their own sexuality; others deal with their place in society. Some of the topics and issues dealt with include lesbianism, prostitution, incest, marital abuse, and mother / daughter relationships, and they vary in style and tone, from the political to the humorous and fantastic.

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A small (5x7.5") compendium of works by 12 modern authors. Pieces range from early 1970s political works to more fantastical works from as recently as 1995. Includes fiction, drama, poetry, and essays dealing with sexuality, women's place in society, relationships, and other topics. Distributed by Dufour. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
June 1, 1996
Publisher
Norvik Press
Pages
254
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781870041294

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