{"product_id":"iron-john-men-and-masculinity-second-hand","title":"Iron John: Men and Masculinity (Second-Hand)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIron John: Men and Masculinity (Second-Hand)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron John: Men and Masculinity\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Bly\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rider \/ Random House\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psychology \/ Self-Help \/ Men’s Studies\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003eIron John\u003c\/em\u003e is a well-known and influential work that explores ideas of masculinity\n  through mythology, folklore, poetry, psychology, and cultural analysis. First published\n  as a landmark title, the book examines traditional male archetypes and how they have been\n  interpreted and reshaped in modern society.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Drawing on myths, fairy tales, and historical narratives, Robert Bly reflects on themes\n  such as identity, maturity, fatherhood, creativity, and emotional development. The book\n  blends literary analysis with reflective commentary, offering a perspective that is both\n  philosophical and cultural rather than instructional.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003eIron John\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as a significant contribution to discussions around\n  men’s studies and modern masculinity, and is often read as a cultural and psychological\n  exploration rather than a conventional self-help guide.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Themes Explored\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMythology and folklore as symbolic frameworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConcepts of masculinity and male identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmotional development and maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFather–son relationships and mentorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCultural shifts in male roles and expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond-Hand – Good.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNoticeable cover and edge wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight creasing and scuffing to covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePages intact and fully readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo loose or missing pages noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-0-7126-1070-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a new introduction by the author (as noted on cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassic bestseller in men’s studies and cultural psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Robert Bly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567506075876,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/image-1766326810858.jpg?v=1774195373","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/iron-john-men-and-masculinity-second-hand","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}