The essays in this volume interrogate the unique and often problematic relationship between early modern cultural studies and ecocriticism, providing theoretical insights and models for a future practice that successfully wed the two disciplines.
The essays in this volume interrogate the unique and often problematic relationship between early modern cultural studies and ecocriticism, providing ...
Anglo-American writers in the revolutionary era used pastoral images to place themselves as native to the continent, argues Thomas Hallock in From the Fallen Tree. Beginning in the mid-eighteenth century, as territorial expansion got under way in earnest, and ending with the era of Indian dispossession, the author demonstrates how authors explored the idea of wilderness and political identities in fully populated frontiers.
Hallock provides an alternative to the myth of a vacant wilderness found in later writings. Emphasizing shared cultures and conflict in the border regions,...
Anglo-American writers in the revolutionary era used pastoral images to place themselves as native to the continent, argues Thomas Hallock in From ...
An important figure in early American science and letters, William Bartram (1739-1823) has been known almost exclusively for his classic book, "Travels." "William Bartram, The Search for Nature's Design" presents new material in the form of art, letters, and unpublished manuscripts. These documents expand our knowledge of Bartram as an explorer, naturalist, artist, writer, and citizen of the early Republic.
Part 1, the correspondence, includes letters to and from Bartram's family, friends, and peers, establishing his developing consciousness about the natural world as well as his passion...
An important figure in early American science and letters, William Bartram (1739-1823) has been known almost exclusively for his classic book, "Tra...
"The editors skillfully interpret the geography and natural history, and provide an extensive list of the plants and animals the Bartrams encountered. This work will appeal to naturalists and those interested in early American studies in natural history."--Choice "Bringing together descriptions and illustrations of the St. Johns River and its characteristic flora and fauna from the golden age of natural history exploration, this book will be useful to both Bartram scholars and amateur naturalists."--Timothy Sweet, author of American Georgics: Economy and Environment in...
"The editors skillfully interpret the geography and natural history, and provide an extensive list of the plants and animals the Bartrams encountered....
The essays in this volume interrogate the unique and often problematic relationship between early modern cultural studies and ecocriticism, providing theoretical insights and models for a future practice that successfully wed the two disciplines.
The essays in this volume interrogate the unique and often problematic relationship between early modern cultural studies and ecocriticism, providing ...
