Georgic Mode in Twentieth-Century American Literature - The Satisfactions of Soil and Sweat

American writers turned to the georgic mode-an ancient literary tradition focused on the human relationship with the land-in order to explore key questions about land use that emerged during the twentieth century. This book examines the work of writers who labored to see rural places and rural people clearly, and represent them accurately.

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By Ethan Mannon

Summary

American writers turned to the georgic mode—an ancient literary tradition focused on the human relationship with the land—in order to explore key questions about land use that emerged during the twentieth century. This book examines the work of writers who labored to see rural places and rural people clearly, and represent them accurately.

Product details

• Authors: Ethan Mannon
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.03.2024
• EAN: 9781666944068
• ISBN: 978-1-66694-406-8
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Guides > Nature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; USA, LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Nature, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, natural history, Literature: history & criticism, United States of America, USA, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literature: history and criticism