Oprah, Celebrity and Formations of Self

Wilson, S.

Oprah Winfrey has transcended her status as talk show host to become a cultural icon of some considerable stature. This book explores the nature of Oprah's celebrity persona and considers the relevance that she has to contemporary audiences. The stories recounted by guests, and the ways in which confessional discourse works to produce a particular relationship between Oprah, her guests and the audience members are considered within the context of contemporary American culture.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2003-11-03

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349513017

DOI: 10.1057/9780230505360

Dimensions: 203cm x127cm

Pages: 230