Contemporary Norwegian Women's Writing
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.Publishers WeeklyScience Fiction & Fantasy
Foreword7'Is it true that women are oppressed?'25from Who Decides About Bjorg and Unni?35from Two Acts for Five Women62from hard, soft83from The Mother of God94from Fall and rise again110from The Letter from Alexandra115from Sextext119'Seven Minutes to Six'134from Embrace156'Adam the dream of lioness S'185'Strange things happen when my forest burns'192from Dina's Book201from Double Delight224Bibliography246
\ Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly\ Science Fiction & Fantasy\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsA 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)\ \
