Delve into the complex dynamics of masculine self-representation in 19th-century Britain with this essential literary analysis. Discover how prominent male autobiographers, from Wordsworth to Tennyson, sought autonomy by viewing themselves through the lens of a ‘feminized other.’ This study argues that the pursuit of self-naming created a ‘community of one,’ revealing profound insights into individualism and literary identity. A must-read for university students, literary scholars, and anyone fascinated by British literature and critical theory.