Soldier Heroes: British Adventure, Empire and the Imagining of Masculinities
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Author: Graham Dawson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
"Soldier Heroes" explores the image of masculinity in adventure stories. Drawing on literary theory, cultural materialism and Kleinian psychoanalysis, it analyzes modern British adventure heroes as historical, masculine forms originating from the era of 19th-century popular imperialism. Tracing their subsequent transformations, it examines the way these identities are internalized and lived by men and boys.
Author: Graham Dawson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
"Soldier Heroes" explores the image of masculinity in adventure stories. Drawing on literary theory, cultural materialism and Kleinian psychoanalysis, it analyzes modern British adventure heroes as historical, masculine forms originating from the era of 19th-century popular imperialism. Tracing their subsequent transformations, it examines the way these identities are internalized and lived by men and boys.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Graham Dawson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
"Soldier Heroes" explores the image of masculinity in adventure stories. Drawing on literary theory, cultural materialism and Kleinian psychoanalysis, it analyzes modern British adventure heroes as historical, masculine forms originating from the era of 19th-century popular imperialism. Tracing their subsequent transformations, it examines the way these identities are internalized and lived by men and boys.
Author: Graham Dawson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
"Soldier Heroes" explores the image of masculinity in adventure stories. Drawing on literary theory, cultural materialism and Kleinian psychoanalysis, it analyzes modern British adventure heroes as historical, masculine forms originating from the era of 19th-century popular imperialism. Tracing their subsequent transformations, it examines the way these identities are internalized and lived by men and boys.
Soldier Heroes: British Adventure, Empire and the Imagining of Masculinities