The Female of the Species by Joyce Carol Oates
A dark collection from one of America's literary giants.
“Chilling, but irresistible” Dublin Evening Herald * Dublin Evening Herald *
Oates excels at detailing the complexities of the female psyche, especially at times of crisis … there is nothing ordinary about the way she writes.” Glasgow Sunday Herald * Glasgow Sunday Herald *
“This fine collection proves as incisive and moving as her longer fiction”. Scotland on Sunday * Scotland on Sunday *
Oates excels at detailing the complexities of the female psyche, especially at times of crisis … there is nothing ordinary about the way she writes.” Glasgow Sunday Herald * Glasgow Sunday Herald *
“This fine collection proves as incisive and moving as her longer fiction”. Scotland on Sunday * Scotland on Sunday *
The prolific Oates is known for her short stories and attracts attention with each new offering. Her first book was published over 45 years ago and she is a recipient of the National Book Award and is one of America's best-loved authors. She is the author of many novels, including We Were the Mulvaneys, which was an Oprah Book Club Choice, and Blonde, which was nominated for the National Book Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847240361 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847240364 |
| Title | The Female of the Species |
| Author | Joyce Carol Oates |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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