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The history of the kiss! : the birth of popular culture /​ Marcel Danesi

by Marcel Danesi

This study examines the historical evolution of the romantic kiss across various media, including art, literature, and film. It analyses the connection between the kiss's cultural significance and the development of popular culture.

Accession 11927 ISBN 9781137376831 Publisher Palgrave MacMillan
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