Nature Writing

Name: Nature Writing
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
SKU: 9780415938891
Price: 8500 KES
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ISBN: 9780415938891

by Don Scheese

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Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Genres in Context

ISBN-10 0415938899

ISBN-13 9780415938891

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imprint Routledge

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Oct 4th, 2002

Print length 252 Pages

Weight 340 grams

Product Classification: Literary studies: general Natural history Nature and the natural world: general interest

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This comprehensive study traces the evolution of nature writing from the pastoralism of Aristotle and Virgil to current American writers. It is illustrated by close readings of writers such as Thoreau, John Muir and Mary Austin.

In this comprehensive study of the genre, Don Scheese traces its evolution from the pastoralism evident in the natural history observations of Aristotle and the poetry of Virgil to current American writers. He documents the emergence of the modern form of nature writing as a reaction to industrialization. Scheese''s personal observations of natural settings sharpen the reader''s understanding of the dynamics between author and locale. His study is further informed by ample use of illustrations and close readings core writers such as Thoreau, John Muir, and Mary Austin showing how each writer''s work exemplifies the pastoral tradition and celebrate a spirit of place in the United States.

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