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Name: Fear of Flying
Author: Erica Jong

Erica Jong’s provocative narrative follows the fictitious character Isadora Wing as she seeks to fly, both literally and metaphorically. Her journey is a candid exploration of desire, sexual behavior, and the quest for self‑realization. Through her experiences, Jong examines themes of liberation, female autonomy, and the challenging dynamics of adultery, offering readers an intimate look at the psychological dimensions of womanhood.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Erica Jong

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