Beards and Masculinity in American Literature

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"Beards and Masculinity in American Literature is a pioneering study of the symbolic power of the beard in the history of American writing. This book covers the entire breadth of American writing - from 18th century American newspapers and periodicals through the 19th and 20th centuries to recent contemporary engagements with the beard and masculinity"--

subjects: Masculinity in literature,  American literature, history and criticism,  Gender identity,  Literature, modern, history and criticism,  Men,  American literature,  History and criticism,  Beards in literature,  Masculinité dans la littérature,  SOCIAL SCIENCE,  Men's Studies,  LITERARY CRITICISM,  American,  General,  Gender Studies