“Every modern male has, lying at the bottom of his psyche, a large, primitive being covered with hair down to his feet. Making contact with this Wild Man is the step the Eighties male or the Nineties male has yet to take. That bucketing-out process has yet to begin in our contemporary culture.”
Quote by Robert Bly
Work
Iron John: A Book about Men
This book delves into the complexities of masculinity, examining the role of men in society and the impact of cultural and societal expectations on their lives. more
Author
Robert Bly
Robert Bly, born on December 23, 1926, is a renowned American poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination, which has had a profound impact on contemporary poetry. more
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