Title: Masculinity in children's animal stories, 1888-1928
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.
Subjects: Masculinity in literature, Children's stories, English, Anthropomorphism in literature, Animals in literature, History and criticism, English Adventure stories, Children's literature, history and criticism