Re: Dandyism
The inherent problem with the “foncy poncy oppressive English narrative” that is definitely historical revisionism.
1) anyone who was anyone in the 18th century (Hamilton, Tallmadge, Major André, Washington’s other aides to camp and the British generals) would’ve both presented as a “dandy” it was a symbol of status and being cultured and/or well read.
2) imperialism cuts both ways and both sides brutalized and lied to black and indigenous folks. Don’t get me, a brown person, started on the British Raj. (Reading 1) (reading 2)
Introduction In terms of gender identity and masculine expression, the eighteenth century was an important time of transition. While in 1700
In part #1 of this blog post, we looked at the representation of homosexuality in visual culture of the eighteenth century. Though the stere
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Prompted by this post also I highly recommend The Vampire Lestat, Tallmadge’s memoir, the scarlet pimpernel, and dangerous liaisons.
