Title
(De-)Constructions of Masculinity in the Hemingway Myth
Document Type
Essay
Annotation
Discusses Hemingway’s iconic status in American popular culture, identifying masculinity as central to the Hemingway legend. Divides Hemingway’s brand of masculinity into three components, arguing that sports exemplified his code hero status, heavy drinking proved his ability to “hold his own,” and romantic relationships illustrated his virility.
Published in
Cult Pop Culture: How the Fringe Became Mainstream
Date
2012
Pages
29-46
COinS
Citation
Cavedo, Keith. “(De-)Constructions of Masculinity in the Hemingway Myth.” In Cult Pop Culture: How the Fringe Became Mainstream, Vol. 2, edited by Bob Batchelor, 29-46. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger, 2012.