The Land of Little Rain (eBook)

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2022
87 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654735709-4 (EAN)

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The Land of Little Rain - Mary Austin
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Mary Austin's 'The Land of Little Rain' is a captivating collection of essays that beautifully depicts the natural landscape of the American Southwest. Written in a descriptive and poetic style, Austin's observations of the barren yet beautiful desert land provide readers with a profound sense of connection to nature. The book is a perfect example of regional literature, showcasing the author's deep appreciation and understanding of the environment she writes about. Austin's vivid descriptions and keen insights into the flora, fauna, and indigenous people of the region make 'The Land of Little Rain' a timeless work of literature that continues to inspire readers today. Mary Austin, an early 20th century writer and naturalist, was deeply influenced by her love for the American Southwest. Her close interactions with the land and its inhabitants fueled her passion for conservation and environmentalism, themes that are prominent in 'The Land of Little Rain'. Austin's personal experiences and keen observations are evident throughout the book, making it a valuable contribution to the literary world. I highly recommend 'The Land of Little Rain' to anyone interested in nature writing, regional literature, or environmental issues. Mary Austin's eloquent prose and profound insights make this book a must-read for those who appreciate the beauty and importance of the natural world.

Mary Hunter Austin (1868–1934) was an early 20th-century American writer known for her depictions of life in the American Southwest. A key figure in western American literature, she was part of a feminist literary circle that included Willa Cather, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Harriet Monroe. Born in Illinois and educated at Blackburn College, Austin developed a deep appreciation for the environment that permeated her writing. Her seminal work 'The Land of Little Rain' (1903), a collection of essays and stories of the Eastern Sierra Nevada of California, is celebrated for its naturalistic prose and insightful portrayal of desert life. The book remains highly regarded for its pioneering role in nature writing and ecocriticism, contributing a unique female perspective to the American environmental literature canon. Austin's literary style combined romanticism with naturalism, blending keen observations with poetic expression, exploring the symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment. Throughout her career, she contributed to several magazines, published over thirty books and was an avid advocate for Native American rights and women's suffrage. Her work reflects a profound connection to the American landscape and the cultures that inhabit it, leaving a legacy that endures in environmental and feminist thought and literature.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 16.9.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Reisen Reiseführer
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Schlagworte 1900s travel narratives • American Naturalist Writing • American Nature Writing • American West travelogue • California • California desert literature • Description and travel • desert ecology • Early environmental literature • Eco-critical literature • ecological essays • Environmental advocate • Frontier and pioneer life • History • Human-nature connections • Local • Mary Austin books • Natural History • natural history essays • Owens Valley • social life and customs • Southwestern heritage • Southwestern United States travel • Southwest landscape • travel literature classics • Turn-of-the-century nature • wilderness exploration stories
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