{"product_id":"mans-estate-masculine-identity-in-shakespeare-9780520308701","title":"Man's Estate: Masculine Identity in Shakespeare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eMan's Estate explores Shakespeare's male characters through psychoanalytic theory and historical context, revealing the subconscious fears, desires, and cultural expectations that inform their portrayals of men and their relationships with women, fathers, sons, and society. It extends beyond individual characters to explore broader societal constructs, such as the oppressive dynamics of patriarchal power and the ambivalence it fosters in men. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of California Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Man s Estate: Uncovering the Depths of Masculine Identity in Shakespeare's Works Through Psychoanalytic Theory and Historical Context\u003cbr\u003eShakespeare's male characters navigate the challenges of defining and sustaining their manhood within the confines of the patriarchal Elizabethan society, with themes of gender roles, familial relationships, and sexual identity deeply embedded in the narratives. This study delves into the subconscious fears, desires, and cultural expectations that inform Shakespeare's portrayals of men and their relationships with women, fathers, sons, and society at large. By bridging Freudian psychoanalysis and Shakespearean criticism, the author offers a fresh perspective on how early life experiences shape the conflicts and identities of male protagonists. The analysis extends beyond individual characters to explore broader societal constructs, such as the oppressive dynamics of patriarchal power and the ambivalence it fosters in men. Shakespeare's works are presented not only as timeless explorations of human nature but also as incisive commentaries on the cultural definitions of masculinity that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates the University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 354g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 215 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780520308701\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coppelia H. Kahn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46697995010298,"sku":"9780520308701","price":27.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1727444982339_book.jpg?v=1727547769","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/mans-estate-masculine-identity-in-shakespeare-9780520308701","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}