Masculinity in children's animal stories, 1888-1928
Subtitle: a critical study of anthropomorphic tales by Wilde, Kipling, Potter, Grahame and Milne
By: Wynn William Yarbrough
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
ISBN-13: 9780786459438
Subjects: Masculinity in literature; Children's stories, English; Anthropomorphism in literature; Animals in literature; History and criticism; English Adventure stories
Description: "This critical book examines the performance of masculinity in these stories, particularly in light of the waning years of Victoria's reign when changing historical, political and social pressures altered the definition of masculinity. Topics covered include the roles of violence, rebellion, escape, spirituality, social hierarchies and law"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Play's the thing; title: Adventures, escapes and violence; title: Aestheticism, Christianity and spirituality: masculinity in flux; title: Reputation, hierarchy, masculine logic, law and codes; title: Collaboration, compromise, group performances; title: Conclusion: The hidden, the subversive, the traditional.