American Sea Literature : Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations /

"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'...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Yamashiro, Shin (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Palgrave pivot.
Subjects:	Sea stories, American > History and criticism. Seafaring life in literature. Sea poems, American > History and criticism. Ocean travel in literature.
Online Access:	Cover image

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Summary:	"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"--
Physical Description:	viii, 125 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781137465665 (hardback) 1137465662 (hardback)