The Femme Fatale

(Part of the Quick Takes: Movies and Popular Culture Series)

by Julie Grossman

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Ostensibly the villain, but also a model of female power, poise, and intelligence, the femme fatale embodies Hollywood's contradictory attitudes toward ambitious women. But how has the figure of the femme fatale evolved over time, and to what extent have these changes reflected shifting cultural attitudes toward female independence and sexuality?

This book offers readers a concise look at over a century of femmes fatales on both the silver...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0813598249

ISBN13:9780813598246

Release Date:September 2020

Publisher:Rutgers University Press

Length:174 Pages

Weight:1.65 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 4.5" x 6.9"

Age Range:16 years and up

Grade Range:Grade 11 and higher

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