Title The secret history of Wonder Woman / Jill Lepore

Edition First edition Published New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014 ©2014

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Description xiv, 410 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm Contents Machine generated contents note: pt. One Veritas -- pt. Two Family Circle -- pt. Three Paradise Island Summary A cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story Notes "This is a Borzoi book" Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Wonder Woman (Fictitious character) Marston, William Moulton, 1893-1947. Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States. Feminism in literature. Feminism -- United States -- History. Literature and society -- United States. Women heroes in literature. Women's rights -- United States -- History. Women superheroes. Genre/Form Superhero comics. Comics (Graphic works) LC no. 2014011064 ISBN 9780385354042 (hardback)

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