Nov 12, 2009

Blonde | Blonde

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Author: Joyce Carol Oates
First Published: 2000
Type of Work: Novel
Time of Work: 1926-1962
Setting: Hollywood and New York
Principal Characters: Marilyn Monroe, Gladys Baker, I. E. Shinn, H, W, Bucky Glazer, The Ex-Athlete, The Playwright, The President
Genres: Long fiction
Subjects: 1950’s, 1960’s, New York, Acting or actors, Twentieth century, 1940’s, 1920’s, 1930’s, Hollywood
Locales: New York, Hollywood, CA

There seems to be no end to the biographies and fictional representations of Marilyn Monroe. To say she is the most famous motion-picture star America has produced is to understate her importance. She is an icon, a point of reference for advertisers and artists worldwide. Her image is so well known that it can work by synecdoche. Just show a certain pair of lips, a skirt blown up in the wind, and Marilyn Monroe comes to mind.

With a figure so familiar can there be anything new to add? Yes, because the facts about her career, her relationships, and her family background continue...

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