The Crystal Cup

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Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton, an influential American author, is known for her novels set in California and her exploration of themes like feminism and politics. Her bestseller, Black Oxen, was adapted into a silent film. Atherton began her writing career with serialized works, facing familial ostracism upon revealing her identity. After moving to New York and traveling to London, she returned to California, where she published her first novel, What Dreams May Come, in 1888. Her diverse writings also include short stories and essays.