The Descent of Man by Grayson Perry

The Descent of Man

Grayson Perry

160 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction essays feminism gender challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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What does it mean to be male in the 21st Century? Award-winning artist Grayson Perry explores what masculinity is: from sex to power, from fashion to career prospects, and what it could become--with illustrations throughout. In this witty and nece...

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informative 86%
reflective 75%
funny 47%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 31%
challenging 27%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 13%
sad 5%
adventurous 1%
dark 1%

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fast 26%
slow 10%

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