Black Oxen

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"Black Oxen" is a provocative and sophisticated exploration of aging, identity, and the boundaries of science set against the glittering backdrop of 1920s New York high society. The story follows the mysterious Madame Zattiany, a woman whose sudden appearance in the city's elite social circles sparks a frenzy of speculation. Though she possesses the radiant beauty and vitality of a woman in her twenties, she is soon recognized as a prominent socialite who had vanished from the public eye decades earlier.Having undergone a revolutionary and controversial medical treatment in Europe to restore her youth, Madame Zattiany must navigate the complex social dynamics of the Jazz Age while contending with the emotional consequences of her transformation. Gertrude Atherton's novel delves into the psychological ramifications of eternal youth, contrasting the cynical wisdom of the older generation with the reckless energy of the post-war youth. As Madame Zattiany enters a passionate but fraught romance with a younger playwright, the narrative raises profound questions about whether one can truly escape the passage of time or the burdens of the past. A massive bestseller upon its initial release, "Black Oxen" remains a fascinating study of human vanity, medical ethics, and the cultural shifts of the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Pagina's: 358, Paperback, Tradd Street Press