I Will Not Be a Man

This book, I Will Not Be a Man: Changing Masculinities in South African Love Poetry, is an engaging and eye-opening exploration of how new ideas of masculinity have grown in South African culture. Written by acclaimed poet and professor of English Professor Peter Horn, the book provides an intimate look into the lives of men struggling with their own identities and the oppressive forces that shape them. Throughout the narrative, Horn examines how various forms of love poetry have been used to express, challenge and redefine traditional notions of manhood. He also dives into the complex history of South Africa’s gender politics and explores what it means to be a man in a society that has long been divided by race, class and gender. With insightful analysis and vivid detail, I Will Not Be a Man offers readers a unique window into the changing world of masculinity in South Africa.