Aging masculinity in the American novel

Aging masculinity in the American novel / Alex Hobbs.

"Drawing on literary examples, this book helps readers better understand the full range of issues that older men face--from legacy and loss to health issues and grace. Looking at how older men's lives are documented in American fiction, the author examines works by some of the most importa...

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Main Author: Hobbs, Alex, 1980- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland. : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.
Series:Contemporary American literature (Rowman & Littlefield, Inc.)
Subjects:
1900-2099
American fiction > History and criticism > 20th century.
American fiction > History and criticism > 21st century.
Old age in literature.
Aging in literature.
Older men in literature.
Masculinity in literature.
Stereotypes (Social psychology)
Old age > Public opinion.
Public opinion > United States.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
Aging in literature
American fiction
Masculinity in literature
Old age in literature
Old age > Public opinion
Older men in literature
Public opinion
United States
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:"Drawing on literary examples, this book helps readers better understand the full range of issues that older men face--from legacy and loss to health issues and grace. Looking at how older men's lives are documented in American fiction, the author examines works by some of the most important names in contemporary literature including Don DeLillo, Jonathan Franzen, Cormac McCarthy, Marilynne Robinson, Philip Roth, Jane Smiley, Anne Tyler, and John Updike"--
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442266797
1442266791
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

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