Archive

American Dreams, 1923: Black Oxen by Gertrude Atherton

Jazz Age Novel

The bestselling novel in 1923 was by Gertrude Atherton, who was dismissive of the flappers. By Nathaniel Rich.

Nathaniel Rich
Nathaniel Rich
articles/2013/03/28/american-dreams-1923-black-oxen-by-gertrude-atherton/130327-black-oxen-atherton-american-dreams-tease_o5qf7h
AP
Nathaniel Rich

Nathaniel Rich

NathanielRich

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Trending Now
MediaCartoon of Jeff Bezos That His Paper Censored Goes Viral
Liam Archacki
U.S. NewsAubrey Plaza’s Husband, 47, Found Dead by Assistant at Los Angeles Home
Emell Derra Adolphus
scoutedLululemon’s Post-Holiday Scores Event Is the Motivation I Needed to Get Back to the Gym
Mia Maguire
Crime & JusticeSoldier Left Note Explaining Why He Turned a Cybertruck Into a Suicide Bomb
Josh Fiallo
PoliticsMatt Gaetz Begs George Santos for Advice After Viral Makeup Fail
Liam Archacki