Review of 'Queer Aging in North American Fiction' by Linda M. Hess

Authors

  • Jami McFarland Western University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/ageculturehumanities.v5i.130553

Abstract

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Author Biography

Jami McFarland, Western University

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Published

2021-01-01

How to Cite

McFarland, J. “Review of ’Queer Aging in North American Fiction’ by Linda M. Hess”. Age, Culture, Humanities: An Interdisciplinary Journal, vol. 5, Jan. 2021, pp. 1-6, doi:10.7146/ageculturehumanities.v5i.130553.