The Stepford Wives
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The Stepford Wives
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A special 30th anniversary edition of Levin's classic tale that coined a modern phrase. Repackaged with a new Introduction by horror novelist Peter Straub, "The Stepford Wives" is a masterpiece of psychological suspense.
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The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin is lauded for its sharp, satirical take on the notions of gender roles and suburban life in the 1970s. Critics often praise its suspenseful writing and dark humour, highlighting how it cleverly critiques the societal expectations placed on women. The novel's eerie and unsettling atmosphere contributes to its classification as a horror classic, maintaining reader intrigue through a compelling narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780060080846
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 July 2002
Country: United States
Imprint: Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 118g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Novelist and playwright Ira Levin (1929-2007) was a native New Yorker whose books include A Kiss Before Dying, Rosemary's Baby, This Perfect Day, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, Sliver, and Son of Rosemary. His plays include No Time for Sergeants, Critic's Choice, and the longest-running thriller in Broadway history, Deathtrap. An alumnus of New York University, Levin also wrote the lyrics of the Barbra Streisand classic "He Touched Me," and was the recipient of three Edgar Allan Poe Awards from the Mystery Writers of America (including 2003's 'Grand Master'), as well as the Horror Writers Association's Bram Stoker Award for lifetime achievement.
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