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How Marilyn Monroe Gave a Smart Gloss to Her Image

It was all about self-improvement for the actress, who was born a century ago next week. Two new volumes shed light on the books she collected and the intellectual she married.

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How Marilyn Monroe Gave a Smart Gloss to Her Image
It was all about self-improvement for the actress, who was born a century ago next week. Two new volumes shed light on the books she collected and the intellectual she married.
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