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001 2011002053
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005 20111203084003.0
008 110124s2011 ncu b 001 0 eng
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020 $a9780786458851 (softcover : alk. paper)
020 $a0786458852 (softcover : alk. paper)
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn689522303
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050 00 $aPS153.L46$bB483 2011
082 00 $a813/.0876093526643$222
100 1 $aBetz, Phyllis M.$q(Phyllis Marie),$d1953-
245 14 $aThe lesbian fantastic :$ba critical study of science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and gothic writings /$cPhyllis M. Betz.
260 $aJefferson, N.C. :$bMcFarland,$cc2011.
300 $aviii, 203 p. ;$c23 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aIntroduction: reading lesbians reading fantasy -- Once upon a time: historical backgrounds and contexts -- Here be monsters: lesbian gothic -- In a kingdom far away: lesbian fantasy -- Beyond the known galaxy: lesbian science fiction -- Blurring the lines: mixed genre -- Conclusion: such stuff as dreams are made on.
520 $a"This work examines how lesbian authors have used the structures and conventions of science fiction to embody characters, relationships and other themes that relate to their experience as the quintessential Other in the broader culture. Topics include lesbian gothic, fantasy, science fiction, mixed genre texts and historical background. A vital addition to the scholarship on homosexuality and culture"--Provided by publisher.
650 0 $aLesbians' writings, American$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aLesbians in literature.
650 0 $aAmerican fiction$xWomen authors$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aScience fiction, American$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aFantasy fiction, American$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aGothic fiction (Literary genre), American$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aParanormal fiction.