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Black Oxen is a speculative novel that explores themes of aging, rejuvenation, and societal expectations. It follows the story of Madame Zatianny, an older woman who undergoes a mysterious rejuvenation treatment that restores her youth. As she reenters New York high society,... Read Full Overview

Black Oxenunites such unlikely topics as medical rejuvenation treatments, eugenics, American youth culture, and cross-generational relationships. The beautiful American widow of a Hungarian count, Mary Zattiany is fifty-eight years old; after receiving experimental "rejuvenation... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen is novel about an aging woman who miraculously becomes young again after glandular therapy. It was later adapted into the well known movie. The title of the story comes from William Butler Yeats's play "The Countess Cathleen". Fans of Oscar Wilde's "A Portrait of the... Read Full Overview

In this speculative novel blending romance and science fiction, Atherton explores the theme of rejuvenation and the societal obsession with youth. The story follows Madame Zattiany, a woman who undergoes a medical procedure to restore her youth and reenters high society, attracting... Read Full Overview

In "Black Oxen," Gertrude Atherton weaves a captivating narrative that explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the conflicts within societal norms in the early 20th century. Employing a rich, lyrical prose style, Atherton delves into the complexities of womanhood through... Read Full Overview

"Talk. Talk. Talk.... Good lines and no action ... said all ... not even promising first act ... eighth failure and season more than half over ... rather be a playwright and fail than a critic compelled to listen to has-beens and would-bes trying to put over bad plays.... Oh,... Read Full Overview

"Talk. Talk. Talk.... Good lines and no action ... said all ... not even promising first act ... eighth failure and season more than half over ... rather be a playwright and fail than a critic compelled to listen to has-beens and would-bes trying to put over bad plays.... Oh,... Read Full Overview

Book Excerptgenerally lean and flat of cheek, their expression calm, assured, not always smug. They are impeccably groomed and erect. Stout they may be, but seldom fat, and if not always handsome, they are polished, distinguished, aloof. They no longer wear side-whiskers and... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton that was first published in 1923. The story revolves around a wealthy and beautiful woman named Mary Ogden, who has mysteriously managed to maintain her youthful appearance despite being in her 50s. Mary falls in love with a... Read Full Overview

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 - June 14, 1948) was an American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestseller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories,... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton, first published in 1923. The story revolves around a wealthy and beautiful woman named Mary Ogden, who, at the age of 50, undergoes a mysterious rejuvenation treatment that transforms her into a young and vibrant woman. This... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton that was first published in 1923. The book tells the story of a wealthy and powerful woman named Madame Zita, who is rumored to have discovered the secret to eternal youth. She reappears in society after a long absence, looking... Read Full Overview

Black Oxen unites such unlikely topics as medical rejuvenation treatments, eugenics, American youth culture, and cross-generational relationships. The beautiful American widow of a Hungarian count, Mary Zattiany is fifty-eight years old; after receiving experimental "rejuvenation... Read Full Overview