Dolly Parton, Gender, and Country Music

by Leigh H. Edwards

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253031540
• ISBN13: 9780253031549
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"