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American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations

Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations
By:S. Yamashiro
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781137465665
eText ISBN:9781137463302
Edition:0
Copyright:2014
Format:Reflowable

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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.