Blonde (Magill’s Literary Annual 1991-2005)
At a glance:
- 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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