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In 'Romantic Comedy,' Curtis Sittenfeld flips the gendered tropes

Apr 18, 2023 · 8m
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  • Curtis Sittenfeld's 'Romantic Comedy' flips gender tropes.
  • The novel features a career-focused comedy writer protagonist.
  • It subverts the 'ordinary guy dating up' storyline.

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Curtis Sittenfeld
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