The History of the Kiss! [electronic resource] : The Birth of Popular Culture /
Danesi, M.author.
How and when did the kiss become a vital sign of romance and love? In this wide-ranging book, pop culture expert Marcel Danesi takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of the kiss, from poetry and painting to movies and popular songs, and argues that its romantic incarnation signaled the birth of popular culture.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Series Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 The Popular Origins of the Kiss; 2 The Kiss in Symbol, Ritual, and Myth; 3 The Kiss in Stories, Real and Fictional; 4 The Kiss in Images; 5 The Kiss in Songs; 6 The Kiss Goes to the Movies; 7 The Kiss in the Internet Age; Notes; Index
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-171) and index.
How and when did the kiss become a vital sign of romance and love? In this wide-ranging book, pop culture expert Marcel Danesi takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of the kiss, from poetry and painting to movies and popular songs, and argues that its romantic incarnation signaled the birth of popular culture.
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