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The Lay Of The Land: Metaphor As Experience And History In American Life And Letters
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An Original And Highly Unusual Psycholinguistic Study Of American Literature And Culture From 1584 To 1860, This Volume Focuses On The Metaphor Of 'Landaswoman.' It Is The First Systematic Documentation Of The Recurrent Responses To The American Continent As A Feminine Entity (As Mother, As Virgin, As Temptress, As The Ravished), And It Is Also The First Systematic Inquiry Into The Metaphor'S Implications For The Current Ecological Crisis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Lay of the Land'? A: The book focuses on the metaphor of 'land-as-woman' in American literature and culture from 1584 to 1860, exploring its implications for both historical context and the current ecological crisis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Lay of the Land' is Annette Kolodny.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book listed in good condition, meaning it may have some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: What are the binding and page count of the book? A: The book is a hardcover edition with a total of 200 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Lay of the Land' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1975.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the first edition of 'The Lay of the Land'.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book? A: The book does not specify a particular material beyond its hardcover binding.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Criticism & Theory.
- Q: Does the book discuss the ecological crisis? A: Yes, it systematically inquires into the metaphor of 'land-as-woman' and its implications for the current ecological crisis.
- Q: Can this book be a good resource for literary studies? A: Yes, due to its unique psycholinguistic perspective on American literature and culture, it can be a valuable resource for literary studies.