The New Pastoral

By Thomas Buchanan Read

Book Overview

The New Pastoral is a book written by Thomas Buchanan Read that explores the theme of pastoralism in literature. The book is a collection of essays that examine the changing nature of pastoralism in American literature, from its roots in the classical tradition to its modern manifestations in contemporary literature. The essays cover a wide range of topics including the role of nature in pastoral literature, the relationship between pastoralism and urbanization, and the ways in which pastoralism has been used to explore issues of identity, race, and gender. The book also includes a number of examples of pastoral literature from different periods and genres, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the evolution of pastoralism in American literature. Overall, The New Pastoral is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring themes in literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162771909
• ISBN13: 9781162771908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"