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1. "Born To Die: Lana Del Rey, Beauty Queen or Gothic Princess?"

It views the song as a "carnivalesque representation of sex and waste under late capitalism," where fame serves as a temporary, "hyper-real" escape. Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)

3. "An Analysis of Connotative Meaning in Born To Die Album" Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)

This paper by Jill Gormley (2014) explores Del Rey’s persona as a blend of Old Hollywood glamour and Gothic tragedy. Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)

Critiqued as a "bricolage" of nostalgic imagery that highlights the commodification of the artist's body and soul.