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Derrick, Scott S., 1953-

Monumental anxieties : homoerotic desire and feminine influence in
19th-century U.S. literature / Scott S. Derrick.

p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
ISBN 0-8135-2471-7 (cloth : alk. paper). -- ISBN 0-8135-2472-5 (pbk.)

1. American fiction-- 19th century--History and criticism.
2. Homosexuality and literature--United States--History 19th
century. 3. Women and literature--United States--History 19th
century. 4. American fiction--Men authors--History and criticism.
5. Masculinity (Psychology) in literature. 6. Gender identity in
literature. 7. Sex role in literature. 8. Gay men in literature.
9. Desire in literature. 10. Self in literature. I. Title.

PS374.H63D47 1997

813'. 309353--dc2l 97-17699

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