Plain and Ugly Janes

Plain and Ugly Janes: The Rise of the Ugly Woman in Contemporary American Fiction by Charlotte M. Wright is a 160-page book published by Routledge in 2000. The book is part of the Literary criticism and cultural theory series.

Topics covered include 20th century, American fiction, Body image in literature and Feminine beauty (Aesthetics) in literature. The period covered is 20th century.