Idol of Suburbia

Idol of Suburbia
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Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Total Pages : 222
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ISBN-10 : 0813919150
ISBN-13 : 9780813919157
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Book Synopsis Idol of Suburbia by : Annette Federico

Download or read book Idol of Suburbia written by Annette Federico and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the ridicule of reviewers, Marie Corelli (1855-1924) was the most popular novelist of her time. Federico (English, James Madison University) points out the creative, combative and contradictory nature of Corelli's participation in the culture, and argues that her attempts to create her own image illuminate continuing debates about literary value, class hegemony, and gender politics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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