Aging masculinity in the American novel / Alex Hobbs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hobbs, Alex, 1980- author.

Series:

Contemporary American literature (Rowman & Littlefield, Inc.)

Contemporary American literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American fiction--20th century--History and criticism.

American fiction.

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.

Old age.

Public opinion--United States.

Public opinion.

United States.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 171 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

The wider cultural context. America's aging population: statistics; A prejudice of aging; Music; Film; Television

Late writing. John Updike; Philip Roth; Don Delillo; Cormac McCarthy

Anticipating old age. Paul Auster; Richard Powers; Ethan Canin; Jonathan Franzen

Female-authored grandfathers and grouches. Jane Smiley; Marilynne Robinson; Anne Tyler

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Hobbs, Alex, 1980- author. Aging masculinity in the American novel.

ISBN:

9781442266780

1442266783

OCLC:

938385565