American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations [electronic resource] /
Yamashiro, S.author.
Implementing a never-before-seen approach to sea literature, American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations explores the role of American maritime activities and their cultural representations in literature. Differentiating between the 'terrestrial' and 'oceanic' as concepts, Shin Yamashiro divides sea literature into three categories: literature on the sea, by the sea, and beneath the sea. Discussing both canonical works and new books on scuba diving, deep-sea explorations, and surfing, this fascinating study recognizes sea literature's unique influence on American history.
Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Copyright Acknowledgments; Personal Acknowledgments; Introduction: On the Sea, Bythe Sea, Beneath the Sea; 1 American Sea Literature-on the Sea; 2 American Sea Literature-by the Sea; 3 American Sea Literature-beneath the Sea; Epilogue: Rooftop Water Tank; Index
Includes index.
Implementing a never-before-seen approach to sea literature, American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations explores the role of American maritime activities and their cultural representations in literature. Differentiating between the 'terrestrial' and 'oceanic' as concepts, Shin Yamashiro divides sea literature into three categories: literature on the sea, by the sea, and beneath the sea. Discussing both canonical works and new books on scuba diving, deep-sea explorations, and surfing, this fascinating study recognizes sea literature's unique influence on American history.
America—History.
Civilization—History.
Literature.
Literature—Philosophy.
Culture—Study and teaching.
Literature, Modern—20th century.
History of the Americas.
Cultural History.
Literature, general.
Literary Theory.
Cultural Theory.
Twentieth-Century Literature.