Neodomestic American Fiction

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Focusing on the intersection of domestic fiction and feminist geography, this work redefines the literary history of domestic novels, traditionally associated with white, middle-class women's experiences. By examining a diverse range of authors across different periods and cultures, it highlights the emergence of neodomestic fiction in the 1980s. Kristin Jacobson's analysis uncovers the spatial dynamics of homemaking, revealing how these narratives reflect and shape societal norms and cultural identities.