Mundus Foppensis: The Fop Display'd

Language: EnglishPublished: July 25, 2011

Subjects:

Evelyn, Mary, 1665-1685. Mundus muliebris Men Poetry Sex role Masculinity

Bookshelves:

Gender & Sexuality Studies Literature Poetry - 1

Authors:

Evelyn, John
1620 - 1706

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About this book

In a time when societal norms dictated rigid roles, John Evelyn's "Mundus Foppensis: The Fop Display'd" emerges as a sharp satire of the era's foppery and vanity. This poem critiques the absurdity of excessive fashion and superficiality, challenging the notion of masculinity entwined with frivolous appearances. Evelyn's keen observations on the artifice of social display and the folly of pretentiousness resonate with readers today. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this work invites reflection on the enduring themes of identity and societal expectation. Dive into Evelyn's world and explore how his incisive wit exposes the follies of his contemporaries while prompting a dialogue about authenticity in a world still grappling with similar issues.