Female Icons

Focusing on the exploration of female icons, this collection showcases over twenty-five years of biographical writing by Rollyson. It includes insights and reflections that contributed to his biography of Marilyn Monroe, as well as his work on influential figures like Lillian Hellman, Martha Gellhorn, Rebecca West, and Susan Sontag. The volume also delves into the nature of biography, offering a rich analysis of the complexities involved in capturing the lives of these remarkable women.