The Tale of the Ancient Haberdasher - Paperback

by Mattie McClane (Author)

The Tale of the Ancient Haberdasher presents a 97 year-old men's clothing chain owner whose story unfolds while being near death, McClane enters into the world of patriarchy, where fine menswear is hegemonic, representing society''s dominant class with all its perks and privileges.

Ollie Anders always believed in appearances: his stores' motto is "Appearance Will Take You Far." Ollie believes his high-dollar clients are naturally good, because they appear so, He insulates himself from public happenings like war, violence, and famine, fostering his well-kept illusions. Until one day, he literally sees the light and is changed.