Landscapes of genius and the transatlantic origins of environmentalism : nineteenth-century British and American literary cultures of nature /

Scott D. Hess explores how British and American authors' "genius" became associated with natural landscapes during the nineteenth century, defining nature through fine arts and national high culture. His history traces the roots of a transatlantic environmental movement that was deepl...

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Main Author: Hess, Scott (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, [2025].
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Summary:Scott D. Hess explores how British and American authors' "genius" became associated with natural landscapes during the nineteenth century, defining nature through fine arts and national high culture. His history traces the roots of a transatlantic environmental movement that was deeply shaped by social distinctions of race, class and gender.
Physical Description:viii, 283 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781009561259
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