In this book David Wyatt examines the mythology of California as it is reflected in the literature of the region.
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'This is an elegant, graceful, and moving book, a kind of hymn to California ...'. American Literature
'... an important contribution to the study of non-canonical American literature.' The Modern Language Review
In this book, David Wyatt examines the mythology of California as it is reflected in the literature of the region. He argues that the encounter with landscape played an important role in literature of the West, and distinguishes this particular characteristic from the literatures of other American regions.
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo GRP38272035
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Da: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. no dj, some wear, still nice! - may have remainder mark Standard-sized. Codice articolo 0521323991-02
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Da: Doss-Haus Books, Redondo Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardcover 1986 edition. Name to front free endpaper. Text, dust jacket and boards in very good condition. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. (280 pages). Codice articolo 020154
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Da: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in Fine jacket.1st Edition. Codice articolo 911434
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Da: booksforcomfort, Comfort, TX, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. 1st edition. The Fall Into Eden: Lanscape and Imagination in California by David Wyatt. Published by Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, 1988. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 280 Pgs. ISBN 0521323991. LCCN 86-1004. In this book, David Wyatt examines the mythology of California as it is reflected in the literature of the region. He argues that the encounter with landscape played an important role in literature of the West, and distinguishes this particular characteristic from the literatures of other American regions. Wyatt discusses in depth the writings of Dana, Leonard, Fremont, Muir, King, Austin, Norris, Steinbeck, and Chandler, Jeffers and Snyder and their literary reactions to the landscape. By examining the changing role of the landscape in literature of California, the book sheds new light on an important theme in the American creative popular consciousness. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 10868. book. Codice articolo 10868
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Da: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Xviii, 280 Pp. Orange Cloth Stamped In Black. First Printing. Fine In Very Near Fine Dust Jacket. Codice articolo 046338
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Da: Kenneth A. Himber, Lebanon, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. First Printing. Book is a clean tight unmarked copy. Codice articolo 004540
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Da: Basi6 International, Irving, TX, U.S.A.
Condizione: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service. Codice articolo ABEOCT25-97658
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Da: BennettBooksLtd, San Diego, NV, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Codice articolo Q-0521323991
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Da: ALLBOOKS1, Direk, SA, Australia
Brand new book. Fast ship. Please provide full street address as we are not able to ship to P O box address. Codice articolo SHAK97658
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