Nature Writing
by
Don Scheese
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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: generalNatural history
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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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