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Dolly Parton, Gender, and Country Music

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ISBN-10: 0253031559

ISBN-13: 9780253031556

Edition: 2018

Authors: Leigh H. Edwards

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Description:

Dolly Parton is instantly recognizable for her iconic style and persona, but how did she create her enduring image? Dolly crafted her exaggerated appearance and stage personality by combining two opposing stereotypes--the innocent mountain girl and the voluptuous sex symbol. Emerging through her lyrics, personal stories, stage presence, and visual imagery, these wildly different gender tropes form a central part of Dolly's media image and portrayal of herself as a star and celebrity. By developing a multilayered image and persona, Dolly both critiques representations of femininity in country music and attracts a diverse fan base ranging from country and pop music fans to feminists and gay…    
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Book details

List price: $21.00
Copyright year: 2018
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication date: 1/6/2018
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 270
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.924
Language: English