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American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations
S. Yamashiro
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Description for American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations
Hardback. Presenting a unique three-dimensional approach to American traditional and contemporary sea literature, Yamashiro shows America's craving for the oceanic using science, literature, and history. Num Pages: 125 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
Implementing a never-before-seen approach to sea literature, American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations explores the role of American maritime activities and their cultural representations in literature. Differentiating between the 'terrestrial' and 'oceanic' as concepts, Shin Yamashiro divides sea literature into three categories: literature on the sea, by the sea, and beneath the sea. Discussing both canonical works and new books on scuba diving, deep-sea explorations, and surfing, this fascinating study recognizes sea literature's unique influence on American history.
Implementing a never-before-seen approach to sea literature, American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations explores the role of American maritime activities and their cultural representations in literature. Differentiating between the 'terrestrial' and 'oceanic' as concepts, Shin Yamashiro divides sea literature into three categories: literature on the sea, by the sea, and beneath the sea. Discussing both canonical works and new books on scuba diving, deep-sea explorations, and surfing, this fascinating study recognizes sea literature's unique influence on American history.
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
314g
Number of Pages
125
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137465665
SKU
V9781137465665
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About S. Yamashiro
Shin Yamashiro is Associate Professor of American Literature at the University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan.
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