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Apr 18, 2016 · Her origins lie in the feminism of the early 1900s, and the intertwined dramas that surrounded her creation are the stuff of pulp fiction and tabloid scandal….It took a super-sleuth to uncover the mysteries of this intricate history, hidden from view for more than half a century.
Sep 15, 2014 · By Jill Lepore. September 15, 2014. Wonder Woman, introduced in 1941, was a creation of utopian feminism, inspired by Margaret Sanger and the ideals of free love. Photograph by...
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Apr 6, 2022 · Contributor. Internet Archive. Language. English. xiv, 410 pages : 25 cm. 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.
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Oct 23, 2014 · Oct. 23, 2014. Jill Lepore’s new book, “The Secret History of Wonder Woman,” is a long, strange thing to chew on. On the one hand, the story it relates has more uplift than Wonder Woman’s ...
Jan 3, 2022 · The secret history of Wonder Woman. by. Lepore, Jill, 1966-. Publication date. 2015. Topics. Marston, William Moulton, 1893-1947, Wonder Woman (Fictitious character), Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States, Superhero comic books, strips, etc, Feminism -- United States -- History, Women's rights -- United States -- History, Women heroes in ...
Dec 12, 2014 · Wonder Woman first appeared in December 1941, wearing a bustier, high-heeled red boots and an American flag. To her readers, many grappling with the shock of Pearl Harbor, she promised to ...