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...account of the narrator-hero's origins, childhood and parentage. Secondly, we are being reminded of that tradition or sub-genre in order to enjoy a consciously rude reaction against it. Thirdly, for all the naïvety of the narrator of the modern text, the author behind him is hardly naïve. Are we not, for instance, meant to feel more critical towards the boy narrator's...

...account as the “rush to gush”). Cilla wasn’t quite the last of her kind, but her achievements were truly significant, her trajectory summed up her era better than most and it is exceedingly unlikely to be matched by any current pop stars. She achieved what she achieved when Britain had genuine social mobility, and when a docker’s daughter could, with some talent,...

...accountable is just as real today. But here he runs into the same problems as everyone else who is seeking radical change. Shelley claimed that the actions he was proposing in his pamphlet did not infringe on the interests of Government, but this was surely naive. Taking power from those who possess it is itself a revolutionary act. He needed to have looked no further...

...accounts following the episode. We supplemented this sample by recruiting “Royal Pains” viewers from market research panels. Only those who had seen the episode or one of the two prior episodes were eligible. Of the 488 viewers in our study, 391 had seen Anna’s episode. Because there were several different shows at the time featuring transgender characters, we asked...

...account of his uneven relationship with the film, which will resonate with a wide range of readers, whether fans of the film or otherwise. In conclusion, Deconstructing Dirty Dancing is an idiosyncratic and accessible analysis of this popular film. I would particularly recommend it to fans seeking insight into the historical, political and cultural contexts surrounding...