Masculinity in Contemporary New York Fiction

By Peter Ferry

Masculinity in Contemporary New York Fiction argues that New York authors do not simply depict masculinity as a social and historical construction but seek to challenge the archetypal ideals of masculinity by writing counter-hegemonic narratives. What connects these contemporary New York writers is their employment of the one of the great figures in the history of literature: the fl neur. These authors take the fl neur from the shadows of the Manhattan streets and elevate this figure to the role of self-reflexive agent of male subjectivity. This book is an essential reference for those with an interest in gender studies and contemporary American fiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138382892
• ISBN13: 9781138382893
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"