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Exploring the symbolic power of beards, this study delves into their significance in the context of masculinity throughout American literature. Covering a wide range of sources, from 18th-century newspapers to contemporary works, it examines how the portrayal of beards reflects evolving cultural attitudes towards male identity and expression. This comprehensive analysis highlights the beard as a multifaceted symbol in the narrative of American masculinity.
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Beards and Masculinity in American Literature, Peter Ferry
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Beards and Masculinity in American Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Ferry
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9781138093768
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the symbolic power of beards, this study delves into their significance in the context of masculinity throughout American literature. Covering a wide range of sources, from 18th-century newspapers to contemporary works, it examines how the portrayal of beards reflects evolving cultural attitudes towards male identity and expression. This comprehensive analysis highlights the beard as a multifaceted symbol in the narrative of American masculinity.