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"Neither Normal nor Human": The cyborg in C. L. Moore's "No Woman Born".

Authors :
Smith, Susan
Source :
Femspec; 2010, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p11-26, 16p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

An essay is presented discussing the works of U.S. women science fiction writer C.L. Moore with particular reference to her short story "No Woman Born". It analyzes Moore's work and states that her writings depicts the social problems of gender inequality and disability prevalent in the American society during the World War II. The author states that the short story revolves around the rehabilitation of men soldiers wounded during the war.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15234002
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Femspec
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
60951099