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The Lure Of The Sea: Discovery Of The Seaside In The Western World 17501840, The
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This Wonderful Book Explores The Dramatic Change In Western Attitude Toward The Sea And Seaside Pleasures That Occurred Between 1750 And 1840. Interest In Travel; The Arrival Of Landscape Painting, Geology, And Natural Theology; Fashions In Medicine And The Advent Of The Bathingmachine; The Emergence Of Romanticism And The Sublimethese Are Only Some Of The Elements That Helped Transform Perceptions.There Was No Sea In The Garden Of Eden, And For Centuries The Earths Ocean Was Looked Upon With Hostility, As A Chaotic Remnant Of The Flood. But By The Time Jane Austen Wrote Sanditionperhaps The First Seaside Novelin 1817, The Sea And Shore Had Come To Be Viewed As Something Intensely And Sensuously Pleasurable, With Beach Holidays All The Rage In New Resorts From Brighton And Scarborough To Dieppe.A Compact And Brilliant Taxonomy Of The Shifting Meanings Of The Sea And Shore.The New York Review Of Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Lure of the Sea'? A: The book explores the significant shift in Western attitudes toward the sea and seaside pleasures from 1750 to 1840, highlighting how perceptions of the ocean transformed from hostility to enjoyment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Lure of the Sea' is Alain Corbin.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on November 1, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Lure of the Sea' have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is a reprint.
- Q: In what format is 'The Lure of the Sea' available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under Humor & Entertainment.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition of the book is listed as good.
- Q: What notable changes regarding the sea does the book discuss? A: The book discusses changes such as the rise of travel interest, landscape painting, and the emergence of Romanticism that contributed to a more positive view of the sea.
- Q: Is there any information on the book's impact on literature? A: Yes, the book mentions Jane Austen's 'Sandition' as potentially the first seaside novel, illustrating the cultural shift in seaside literature.