Heartthrobs: A History of Women and Desire

by Carol Dyhouse

Book Overview

From dreams of Prince Charming or dashing military heroes, to the lure of dark strangers and vampire lovers; from rock stars and rebels to soulmates, dependable family types, or simply good companions, female fantasies about men tell us a great deal about the history of women. In Heartthrobs, Carol Dyhouse draws upon literature, cinema, and popular romance to show how the changing cultural and economic position of women has shaped their dreams about...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198765835
• ISBN13: 9780198765837
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.5"