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Who Needs Intimacy?

The Atlantic Out Loud

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This chapter examines how contemporary female novelists portray women's identities outside of motherhood and partnership. It highlights characters that navigate dislocation and seek authenticity while facing relational expectations and the struggle for selfhood.

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