Aging Masculinities in Contemporary U.S. Fiction

Aging Masculinities in Contemporary U.S. Fiction
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Total Pages : 195
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ISBN-10 : 9783030715960
ISBN-13 : 3030715965
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Download or read book Aging Masculinities in Contemporary U.S. Fiction written by Josep M. Armengol and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-26 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on representations of aging masculinities in contemporary U.S. fiction, including shifting perceptions of physical and sexual prowess, depression, and loss, but also greater wisdom and confidence, legacy, as well as new affective patterns. The collection also incorporates factors such as race, sexuality and religion. The volume includes studies, amongst others, on Philip Roth, Paul Auster, Toni Morrison, Ernest Gaines, and Edmund White. Ultimately, this study proves that men’s aging experiences as described in contemporary U.S. literature and culture are as complex and varied as those of their female counterparts.


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