Kemp, Jonathan
The Penetrated Male
- ISBN 13:
- 9780615870861
- author:
- Kemp, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Punctum Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 252
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.4 x 20.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Gay & Lesbian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Penetrated Male by Jonathan Kemp explores the concept of the penetrated male body through nuanced readings of modernist texts. It argues that representation is the embodiment of erotic thought, offering new insights into passivity and the modern masculine subject. Deconstructing the representation of the penetrated male body, this book challenges traditional notions of masculinity and gender. By examining the intersection of fascination and fear surrounding the behind, Kemp develops a concept that sheds light on the complexities of queer theory and our understanding of gendered bodies. This thought-provoking work is an important contribution to the study of LGBTQ+ studies and literary criticism.