Blonde
Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on September 15, 2022, is a 752-page novel that explores the life of the iconic Marilyn Monroe. This work presents a fictionalized account of Norma Jeane Baker, delving into her complex identity as she navigates her transformation from an orphan to a celebrated actress. The narrative captures the cultural myths surrounding her life and the profound impact of fame on her existence.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that examines themes of identity, celebrity, and the psychological toll of public life. Through Oates’ imaginative storytelling, the novel reveals the struggles and reinventions faced by Monroe, highlighting the interplay between personal and public personas. This edition, written in English, offers a deep dive into the biographical and psychological aspects of a woman who became a symbol of 20th-century culture.
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NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM, STARRING ANA DE ARMAS, ADRIEN BRODY, BOBBY CANNAVALE AND JULIANNE NICHOLSON, DIRECTED BY ANDREW DOMINIK
‘A torrentially imaginative, compulsively readable tour de force’ Sunday Telegraph
‘A fabulous reinvention of the life of a fabulous reinvention, and a cracking page-turner to boot’ Evening Standard
Blonde is a mesmerising novel about the most enduring and evocative cultural icon of the 20th century: the woman who became Marilyn Monroe. A fragile and gifted young woman, Norma Jeane Baker makes and remakes her identity: she is the orphan whose mother is declared mad; the woman who changes her name to be an actress; the fated celebrity, lover and muse. Told in her voice, Blonde shows a culture hypnotised by its own myths, and the devastating effects it had on Hollywood’s greatest star.
‘This masterpiece about Marilyn Monroe’s life is audacious, gripping and clever’ Rose Tremain
‘If you haven’t read Joyce Carol Oates before, start here, and now’ Independent
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