Women Writers on the Queen of Pop: A Literary Exploration of Madonna's Cultural Impact

Madonna is one of the most iconic and influential figures in contemporary popular culture. Her music, fashion, videos, and persona have captivated audiences for decades, and she has been a major force in shaping the cultural landscape of our time.

In Women Writers on the Queen of Pop, 20 women writers explore Madonna's cultural impact from a variety of perspectives. These essays offer a fascinating and nuanced look at Madonna's work and its significance in the context of feminism, gender studies, queer theory, and popular culture studies.

Madonna and Me: Women Writers on the Queen of Pop

by Laura Barcella

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The essays in this collection are written by a diverse group of scholars, critics, and journalists, each of whom brings her own unique insights to the subject. Some of the essays focus on Madonna's music, while others examine her fashion, videos, or persona. Still others explore the ways in which Madonna's work has influenced other artists and cultural figures.

Together, these essays provide a comprehensive and thought-provoking look at Madonna's cultural impact. They offer a valuable contribution to the scholarship on Madonna and popular culture, and they are sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the ways in which popular culture shapes our lives.

Table of Contents

• by Sarah Durham
• Madonna's Music: A Feminist Perspective by Susan McClary
• Madonna's Fashion: A Queer Reading by Judith Butler
• Madonna's Videos: A Postmodern Analysis by bell hooks
• Madonna's Persona: A Cultural Icon by Camille Paglia
• Madonna and the Media by Ann Powers
• Madonna and the Academy by Marcia Siegel
• Madonna and the Fans by Lucy O'Brien
• Madonna and the Critics by J. Randy Taraborrelli
• Madonna and the Future by Sarah Thornton

Reviews

"Women Writers on the Queen of Pop is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explores the cultural impact of Madonna, one of the most iconic and influential figures in contemporary popular culture. This book brings together the voices of 20 women writers, each of whom offers a unique perspective on Madonna's music, fashion, videos, and persona. These essays are essential reading for anyone who is interested in Madonna, popular culture, or feminism." - Susan McClary, author of Feminine Endings: Music, Gender, and Sexuality

"Women Writers on the Queen of Pop is a fascinating and nuanced look at Madonna's cultural impact. These essays offer a valuable contribution to the scholarship on Madonna and popular culture, and they are sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the ways in which popular culture shapes our lives." - bell hooks, author of Ain't I a Woman? Black Women and Feminism

"Women Writers on the Queen of Pop is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the cultural impact of Madonna. These essays offer a unique and insightful look at Madonna's work and its significance in the context of feminism, gender studies, queer theory, and popular culture studies." - Camille Paglia, author of Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson

Madonna and Me: Women Writers on the Queen of Pop

by Laura Barcella

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1128 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	302 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE