Hypermasculinities in the Contemporary Novel

Cormac McCarthy, Toni Morrison, and James Baldwin

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Men&, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, American
Cover of the book Hypermasculinities in the Contemporary Novel by Josef Benson, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Josef Benson ISBN: 9781442237612
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: July 16, 2014
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Josef Benson
ISBN: 9781442237612
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: July 16, 2014
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

This book examines exaggerated masculinities in select novels by James Baldwin, Cormac McCarthy, and Toni Morrison. Defined by violence, racism, sexism, and homophobia that originated on the American frontier and transformed into a definition of “ideal” masculinity, the protagonists in these postwar American novels fail to perpetuate these hypermasculinities—and instead represent an ironic heroism that emerges in the narratives.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book examines exaggerated masculinities in select novels by James Baldwin, Cormac McCarthy, and Toni Morrison. Defined by violence, racism, sexism, and homophobia that originated on the American frontier and transformed into a definition of “ideal” masculinity, the protagonists in these postwar American novels fail to perpetuate these hypermasculinities—and instead represent an ironic heroism that emerges in the narratives.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book Preserving Digital Materials by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Jspr Vol 28-N1 by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Making Sense of Women's Lives by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Pathway to Renewal by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Middle School General Music by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Brunch by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Tapestries of Hope, Threads of Love by Josef Benson
Cover of the book A Cash-Free Society by Josef Benson
Cover of the book First in the World by Josef Benson
Cover of the book The Human Tradition in America from the Colonial Era through Reconstruction by Josef Benson
Cover of the book The Wrong Direction for Today's Schools by Josef Benson
Cover of the book The Key to (Almost) Everything by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Why Kids Can't Read by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Schooling the Symbolic Animal by Josef Benson
Cover of the book Beating Burnout in Congregations by Josef Benson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy