Perverse Feelings - Poe and American Masculinity

Perverse Feelings examines white masculinity in Poe's fiction and the culture it represents. Poe's men are tormented by ugly emotions. As it analyzes these afflictions, the book illuminates the pathologies of a past American masculinity. Just as importantly, it reminds us that "toxic masculinity" has a history.

About the author

By Suzanne Ashworth

Product details

• Authors: Suzanne Ashworth, Ashworth Suzanne
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2024
• EAN: 9781793626547
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-654-7
• No. of pages: 234
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, Literature: history & criticism, Gender studies, gender groups, Literature: history and criticism, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Gender Identity