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title: "Iron John: A Book about Men"
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# Ancient myth meets modern life Timeless classic wisdom Deep psychological insight Iron John: A Book about Men

**Price:** 410 kr
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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the wild wisdom of manhood—before everyone else does!

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- **What is this?** Iron John: A Book about Men
- **How much does it cost?** 410 kr with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Myth Meets Reality:** Blends Grimm fairy tales with practical life lessons
- • **Mentor-Guided Growth:** Follows the transformative 'Wild Man' journey in eight stages
- • **Healing Father Wounds:** Explores the impact of absent fathers and cultural shifts
- • **A New Vision of Masculinity:** Redefines manhood through myth and modern reflection
- • **Enduring Cultural Relevance:** A must-read guide for understanding masculinity today

## Overview

Iron John by Robert Bly is a deeply insightful exploration of masculinity, blending ancient myths with modern psychological understanding. It addresses the loss of traditional male rites and the impact of absent fathers, guiding readers through a transformative journey of male growth. Highly rated and influential, this book remains a cornerstone for anyone seeking to understand or redefine what it means to be a man in today’s world.

## Description

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. Bly's vision is based on his ongoing work with men, as well as on reflections on his own life. He addresses the devastating effects of remote fathers and mourns the disappearance of male initiation rites in our culture. 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 growth,to remind us of ways of knowing long forgotten, images of deep and vigorous masculinity centreed in feeling and protective of the young. At once down-to-earth and elevated, combining the grandeur of myth with the practical and often painful lessons of our own histories, Iron John is an astonishing work that will continue to guide and inspire men,and women,for years to come.

Review: A very important book for all time - Definitely recommended for anyone curious about the directions masculinity is taking. I love the use of myth and the gentle pace.
Review: Every and each one of page important and luxurious. - Robert bly became my one of great authors I like to read as many as books he wrote .so much deep understanding about man and masculinity. And way he wrote ,examples ,words he use everything is superbly written, my favourite part of wounds and deep love and compasion for father both side poison one other and redo the new house for fathers clean and simple one and the mentor and king also ready to honour your saul.

## Features

- Da Capo Press

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #140,253 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,516 in Society & Culture (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,383 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very important book for all time
*by K***P on 17 December 2025*

Definitely recommended for anyone curious about the directions masculinity is taking. I love the use of myth and the gentle pace.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every and each one of page important and luxurious.
*by J***S on 28 July 2022*

Robert bly became my one of great authors I like to read as many as books he wrote .so much deep understanding about man and masculinity. And way he wrote ,examples ,words he use everything is superbly written, my favourite part of wounds and deep love and compasion for father both side poison one other and redo the new house for fathers clean and simple one and the mentor and king also ready to honour your saul.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerfully Introspective
*by W***M on 27 June 2025*

I thought that this novel was exceptionally informative for young men, but also for anyone interested in learning more about themselves and moving past their past traumas. Although many of Robert Bly's examples were metaphorical, they resonated with me. After going through a breakup, this was the perfect read, but it I recommend it for anyone who wants to learn something more profound about themselves.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-24*