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Fear of Family

35 years later, Erica Jong's first novel still stirs controversy

By ELAINE SHOWALTER

The thoughts of audience members were turning gently to the prospect of cookies and coffee following the opening panel at the March 28 conference "Fear of Flying: Can a Feminist Classic Be an American Classic?" Then a questioner arose from the floor and introduced herself...

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