Aging Masculinities in Contemporary U.S. Fiction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783030715984)

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.

Author: Josep M. Armengol
ISBN-10: 3030715981
ISBN-13: 9783030715984
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 07/28/2022
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.47d