Melville and His Medusae: A Reading of Pierre

In light of recent gender theories the author argues that Melville, in his only sentimental novel _Pierre_ (1852), uses common gender stereotypes (e. g. woman as temptress) in order to solidify the precarious social status of his young male protagonist. The feminine complex comes to stand misleading...

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Matična publikacija: American Literature Association: 14th Annual Conference on American Literature
Glavni autor: Šesnić, Jelena (-)
Vrsta građe: Članak
Jezik: eng
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