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Rites of passage, liminality, and community in Octavia E. Butler's science fiction novels

Title
Rites of passage, liminality, and community in Octavia E. Butler's science fiction novels / Lin Knutson.
Author
Knutson, Lin
Publication
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2023]

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Description
ix, 99 pages; 24 cm
Summary
"This book explores the ways in which Butler's protagonists experience Rites of Passage and are on a quest for justice. The author posits that through liminality, they engage in psychological, physical, and social transformations that increase their empowerment"--
Subject
  • Butler, Octavia E. > Criticism and interpretation
  • Butler, Octavia E
  • Science fiction, American > History and criticism
  • Science fiction, American
  • Criticism and interpretation
Genre/Form
  • Criticism, interpretation, etc.
  • Literary criticism.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
Sc E 23-641
ISBN
  • 9781666903102
  • 1666903108
  • 9781666903119 (canceled/invalid)
LCCN
2023002602
OCLC
1365063595
Author
Knutson, Lin, author.
Title
Rites of passage, liminality, and community in Octavia E. Butler's science fiction novels / Lin Knutson.
Publisher
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2023]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Local Subject
Black author.
Research Call Number
Sc E 23-641
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