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Virgin Land: The American West as Symbol and Myth (Harvard Paperback, HP 21),Used
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The spell that the West has always exercised on the American people had its most intense impact on American literature and thought during the nineteenth century. Henry Nash Smith shows, with vast comprehension, the influence of the nineteenthcentury West in all its variety and strength, in special relation to social, economic, cultural, and political forces. He traces the myths and symbols of the Westward movement such as the general notion of a Westwardmoving Course of Empire, the Wild Western hero, the virtuous yeomanfarmerin such varied nineteenthcentury writings as Leaves of Grass, the great corpus of Dime Novels, and most notably, Frederick Jackson Turners The Frontier in American History. Moreover, he synthesizes the imaginative expression of Western myths and symbols in literature with their role in contemporary politics, economics, and society, embodied in such forms as the idea of Manifest Destiny, the conflict in the American mind between idealizations of primitivism on the one hand and of progress and civilization on the other, the Homestead Act of 1862, and publicland policy after the Civil War.The myths of the American West that found their expression in nineteenthcentury words and deeds remain a part of every Americans heritage, and Smith, with his insight into their power and significance, makes possible a critical appreciation of that heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Virgin Land: The American West as Symbol and Myth'? A: The main theme of the book explores the profound influence of the American West on literature and thought during the nineteenth century, addressing social, economic, cultural, and political forces.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Virgin Land: The American West as Symbol and Myth' is Henry Nash Smith.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2007, and it features a reissued edition with a new preface.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding the American West? A: The book covers various myths and symbols of the Westward movement, including themes like Manifest Destiny and the idealization of primitivism versus progress.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, especially for courses related to American literature, history, and cultural studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 332 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include any specific historical events? A: Yes, the book discusses significant historical events such as the Homestead Act of 1862 and public-land policy after the Civil War.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding American heritage? A: Yes, it provides insights into the myths and symbols of the American West, fostering a critical appreciation of American heritage.