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Neo-Victorian Freakery

The Cultural Afterlife of the Victorian Freak Show

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239 pages
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9 hours

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Contemporary fiction, film, and television reexamine the lives of 19th-century freak show performers, highlighting the neo-Victorian freak show as a vital space for discussing the politics of disability, gender, sexuality, and race. This exploration reveals how these narratives challenge societal norms and engage with complex themes, making it a significant contribution to the genre.

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Neo-Victorian Freakery, Helen Davies

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2015
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