Dos Passos and the Ideology of the Feminine

Discover a groundbreaking exploration of gender and literature with Dos Passos and the Ideology of the Feminine by Janet Galligani Casey. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2009, this insightful work spans 252 pages and offers a fresh perspective on the celebrated author John Dos Passos. Rather than merely focusing on his political agenda, Casey employs a cultural studies lens to examine the intricate relationship between Dos Passos' literary masterpieces and the evolving theories of femininity during the 1920s and 1930s. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of gender and literature, as well as the broader implications of women's roles in literary narratives. Join Casey in this engaging analysis that enriches traditional Dos Passos scholarship and invites readers to rethink the ideological frameworks surrounding femininity in literature.