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Merlin's Daughters: Contemporary Women Writers of Fantasy (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy)
Merlin's Daughters Contemporary Women Writers of Fantasy - Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy Author:Charlotte Spivack The relationship between fantasy and the feminine is explored in this compelling study of women writers of the genre. Spivak provides a revisioning of such archetypes as the wizard, the hero, and the dragon, and considers why women writers are currently dominating this field formerly occupied almost exclusively by men, as well as how women reade... more »rs identify with the enchanted quest. Chapters provide a feminist perspective and analysis of leading women fantasists of the past two decades as well as promising new voices.« less