To be honest did not give iron john a chance for about 6 months. Simultaneously poetic and downtoearth, combining the grandeur of myth with the practical and often painful lessons of our own histories, iron john is a rare work that will continue to guide. A book about men, and the sibling society, and more on. Robert bly looks at the importance of the wild man reminiscent of the wild woman in women. Bly s vision is based on his ongoing work with men, as well as on reflections on. Simultaneously poetic and downtoearth, combining the grandeur of myth with the practical. Pdf robert bly iron john a book about men free download pdf. In what is arguably his most culturally significant publication, bly reprints a prechristian northern european folktale, iron john, and addresses each and all of the major plot elements in the. I always recommend you read the story first and then learn what robert bly says about the story reading than from the front to back. Drawing upon jungian psychology, myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales the title is taken. Download robert bly iron john a book about men comments. In his book, iron john 1990, bly expresses the mood and wisdom of cultural creative men 19701990 who. A book about men is a book by american poet robert bly featuring a parable about a boy maturing into adulthood with help of the wild.
A book about men 1990, which spent 62 weeks on the new york times best seller list, and is a key text of the mythopoetic mens movement. An exegesis of iron john, a parable about a boy maturing into adulthood with help of the wild man, and part of the grimms fairy tales published in 1812 by german folklorists. Jul 27, 2004 finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, bly uses the grimm fairy tale iron john, in which the narrator, or wild man, guides a young man through eight stages of male growth, to remind us of archetypes long forgottenimages of vigorous masculinity, both protective and emotionally centered. I am proud only of those days that pass in undivided tenderness. Robert bly was born in western minnesota in 1926 to parents of norwegian stock. A book about men robert bly in this deeply learned book, poet and translator robert bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it is to be a man. Robert bly is a poet, author, translator, activist, and leader of the mythopoetic mens movement. This is a traditional story that is told and decoded by the great robert bly. Iron john was first published in 1990 and was a bestseller, a cultural phenomena. His resulting book about this ageold story helped establish the mens movement, and his seminars inspired its drumbeating, treehugging stereotype. Without his interpretation of this story, it would be just another disney production. Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, bly uses the grimm fairy tale iron john in which a mentor or wild man guides a young man through eight stages of male growthto remind us of ways of knowing long forgotten, images of deep and vigorous masculinity centered in feeling and protective of the young. Mothers, says bly, must relinquish their babies to enable their sons to grow up.
Robert bly born december 23, 1926 is an american poet, essayist, activist and leader of the mythopoetic mens movement. A book about men is a book by american poet robert bly published in 1990 by addisonwesley, and is his bestknown work. Iron john a book about men by robert bly addisonwesley. Robert bly on meditations on iron john the john adams institute by the john adams institute. Whats missing in modern man iron john by robert bly. Theres something wonderful about men welcoming their own feminine consciousness and yet i have the sense that there is something wrong. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Iron john 1990 robert bly robert bly is a wellrespected american poet. Drawing upon jungian psychology, myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales the title is taken from a story by the. Bly describes the three necessary and sequential life phases symbolized by three colors the red, white and black, in the grimm brothers fairy tale iron john. Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, bly uses the grimm fairy tale iron johnin which a mentor or wild man guides a young man through eight stages of male growthto remind us of ways of knowing long forgotten, images of deep and vigorous masculinity centered in feeling and protective of the young. In this deeply learned book, poet and translator robert bly offers nothi. Iron john quotes by robert bly goodreads share book.
A book about men paperback november 10, 2015 quantity add to cart sku. Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, bly uses the grimm fairy tale iron john, in which the narrator, or wild man, guides a young man through eight stages of male growth, to remind us of archetypes long forgottenimages of vigorous masculinity, both protective and emotionally centered. A book about men 1990, a response to the womens movement, bly has been immensely popular, appearing on talk shows and advising men to retrieve their primitive masculinity through wildness. Bly has received many awards, including the national book award, for his poetry in 20, he was awarded the poetry society of americas robert frost medal, a lifetime achievement award. Bly s vision is based on his ongoing work with men and reflections on his own life. Utilizing the myth of iron john, robert bly offers some answer to the wounds we receive in life, and how those too are means for us to grow well. In addition to being one of our finest poets, robert bly has, over the last 10 years, inspired through talks, workshops. In 1991, robert bly analyzed the story in iron john. Report robert bly iron john a book about men please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as possible. Bly had been giving talks on mythology to supplement his income, and found that the brothers grimm tale iron john hit a nerve with men. A book about men paperback 27 jul 2004 by robert bly author 4. By the mid1990s, one could observe men dressed in tatters of leather, middleaged bellies flapping in. In iron john he brings both elements to bear in a way that will only truly be understood by men. Robert bly, in full robert elwood bly, born december 23, 1926, madison, minnesota, u.
Iron john by robert bly used very good 9780712610704. Robert bly writes that it is clear to men that the images of adult manhood given by popular culture are worn out, that a man can no longer depend on them. Iron john a book about man pdf, in this deeply learned book, poet and translator robert bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it is to be a man. Poet robert bly has for a number of years now worn another hat. His book, published in 1990, helped establish the men. A book about men is a book by american poet robert bly featuring a parable about a boy maturing into adulthood with help of the wild man. Access a free summary of iron john, by robert bly and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. I think the most vital part of the book is the iron john story that is in the back of the book. Why iron john is no gift to women the new york times. In this timeless and deeply learned classic, poet and translator robert bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it means to be a man.
Sold by new life depot and ships from amazon fulfillment. He was giving talks on mythology and found the brothers grimm tale iron john hit a nerve with men. Note this is not to minimize, in the bad old days, the even worse plight of women as a species, as a gender. Nov 10, 2015 iron john is a book that i recommend as a counselor for both men, and woman read. The myth of iron john follows the development of a young prince from his early ties to his mother, to his maturation and entry into the world of his father. Women read iron john openly, hoping to glean some insider information while men read the book furtivelyat least at first. Nov 10, 2015 in his book, iron john 1990, bly expresses the mood and wisdom of cultural creative men 19701990 who. Mar 26, 2020 download robert bly iron john a book about men comments. It until then i purchased it from amazon and began reading, ive realized i just embark onto the greatest pieces of paper. Revisiting jill johnstons critique of robert bly and iron john the.
Robert bly, american poet, translator, editor, and author, perhaps best known to the public at large as the author of iron john. Robert bly is a poet and the founder of a mans movement. Here, using the grimm fairy tale iron john as a vehicle, bly explores the myths and cultural underpinnings of a distinctly vigorous male mode of feeling, a. Robert bly books list of books by author robert bly. American writer robert bly is regarded as one of the legends of contemporary poetry, according to david biespel, the prototypical nonmodernist the one who set in motion a poetics of intensity for generations to come. Bly has received many awards, including the national book. Young men need initiation into adulthood, to be welcomed among the fathers of the world, or they rage and sulk alone through life.
Revisiting jill johnstons critique of robert bly and. Blys reading analyzes the story for lessons about masculinity applicable to 20thcentury men, and became a major work of the mythopoetic mens movement. See all books authored by robert bly, including iron john. Bly has received many awards, including the national book award, for his poetry. Bly uses his ramble through literature to explore deep issues that play out in mens personal and work lives. The modern man is lost, disheveled, and more broken everyday because there is no guidance to lead him into maturity, and through selfdiscovery.
Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, bly uses the grimm fairy tale iron john in which a mentor or wild man guides a young man through eight stages of male growthto remind us of ways of knowing long forgotten, images of deep and vigorous masculinity centered in feeling. I ran into a book no more mr nice guy by robert glover, where he mentioned his book a couple times. He casts a penetrating light on these male life stages, describing complications that arise, for example. Robert bly, the awardwinning poet who lives in minnesota, is one of the leaders of the mens movement, the latest in selfhelp fashions. Topics iron john collection opensource language english. Iron john is a book that i recommend as a counselor for both men, and woman read. A book about men 1990, reprinted 2001 as iron john. Revisiting jill johnstons critique of robert bly and iron john. The author of dozens of books of poetry and translation, blys work is based. Iron john searches for a new vision of what a man is or could be, drawing on psychology, anthropology, mythology, folklore and legend. An exegesis of iron john, a parable about a boy maturing into adulthood with help of the wild man, and part of the grimms fairy tales published in 1812 by german folklorists brothers grimm, it spent 62 weeks on the new york times best seller list and went on to. Bly s book on male initiation and the role of the mentor, the result of. One of the best books i have ever read truly one of the best books i have ever read, and i have read many.
Iron john by robert bly, 9780306824265, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Whats missing in modern man iron john by robert bly youtube. Oct 16, 2019 theres something wonderful about men welcoming their own feminine consciousness and yet i have the sense that there is something wrong. It is a wonderfully written, and very poignant tome about the critical journey that all men must become aware of if they are to be successful in their world. Iron john is a work whose mentors are the prophetic poets and crazies, william blake and walt whitman sydney morning herald important. A book about men is a book by american poet robert bly featuring a parable about a boy maturing into adulthood with help of the.
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