Rakes, Highwaymen, and Pirates

The Making of the Modern Gentleman in the Eighteenth Century

Autori

• Erin Mackie

Parametri

• 248 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Tema stórico

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The book delves into the interconnected histories of the modern polite English gentleman and various notorious eighteenth-century masculine figures, including the rake, highwayman, and pirate. Erin Mackie examines how these contrasting archetypes reflect societal values and perceptions of masculinity during that era, revealing the complexities and cultural significance of these characters in shaping modern notions of gentlemanly behavior.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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