The politics of male friendship in contemporary American fiction

Exploring the interplay between friendships and politics, this book delves into contemporary American fiction, highlighting authors like Philip Roth and Dinaw Mengestu. It investigates how these narratives revive the notion of civic friendship, linking male camaraderie to the complexities of democracy in the U.S. By examining this theme, the work offers insights into the social fabric that influences political landscapes and the enduring significance of friendship in shaping civic identity.