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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 notable work, Black Oxen, achieved bestseller status and was adapted into a silent film. Atherton began her writing career with serialized stories, facing family ostracism after revealing her authorship. She later relocated to New York and London before returning to California, where she continued to publish novels and essays, contributing significantly to American literature.