The Secret History of Wonder Woman

Jill Lepore
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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. Examines the life of Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston and his polyamorous relationship with wife Elizabeth Holloway and mistress Olive Byrne, both of whom inspired and influenced the comic book character's creation and development. -Abstract from WorldCat
Genres: NonfictionHistoryFeminismBiographyComicsBook ClubAudiobookSuperheroesPop CultureWomens
410 Pages

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