Between men

English literature and male homosocial desire

244 pages

English language

Published Jan. 6, 1985 by Columbia University Press.

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Hailed by the "New York Times" as "one of the most influential texts in gender studies, men's studies and gay studies," this book uncovers the homosocial desire between men, from Restoration comedies to Tennyson's "Princess."

3 editions

Subjects

  • English literature -- Male authors -- History and criticism
  • Homosexuality and literature -- Great Britain -- History
  • Masculinity in literature
  • English literature -- Psychological aspects
  • Feminism and literature
  • Sex role in literature
  • Desire in literature
  • Men in literature
  • Sex in literature