Masculinity in Children's Animal Stories, 1888-1928 A Critical Study of Anthropomorphic Tales by Wilde, Kipling, Potter, Grahame and Milne |
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| Author:
| Yarbrough, Wynn William |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-5943-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Examines the performance of masculinity in the animal stories produced around the turn of the 20th century, 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.
Examines the performance of masculinity in the animal stories produced around the turn of the 20th century, 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.