Masculinity in children's animal stories: 1888 - 1928 ; a critical study of anthropomorphic tales by Wilde, Kipling, Potter, Grahame and Milne

"This critical book examines the performance of masculinity in these stories, particularly in light of the waning years of Victoria's reign when changing historical, political and social pressures altered the definition of masculinity. Topics covered include the roles of violence, rebellio...

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1. Verfasser: Yarbrough, Wynn William (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2011
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Zusammenfassung:"This critical book examines the performance of masculinity in these stories, particularly in light of the waning years of Victoria's reign when changing historical, political and social pressures altered the definition of masculinity. Topics covered include the roles of violence, rebellion, escape, spirituality, social hierarchies and law"--Provided by publisher
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction: Play's the thing -- Adventures, escapes and violence -- Aestheticism, Christianity and spirituality: masculinity in flux -- Reputation, hierarchy, masculine logic, law and codes -- Collaboration, compromise, group performances -- Conclusion: The hidden, the subversive, the traditional
Beschreibung:v, 189 S. 23 cm
ISBN:9780786459438
0786459433

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