Writing the New World: Imaginary Voyages & Utopias of the Great Southern Land.
Writing the New World: Imaginary Voyages & Utopias of the Great Southern Land. | David John Fausett | Syracuse. 1994 | Paperback | 9780815625865 | AI Description: "Writing the New World: Imaginary Voyages & Utopias of the Great Southern Land" by David John Fausett (ISBN: 9780815625865) - David John Fausett offers a captivating exploration of the rich history of imaginary voyages and utopian literature centered around the Great Southern Land. Examining the ways in which explorers and writers have envisioned and portrayed the southern continent throughout history, Fausett sheds light on the enduring fascination with the exploration and colonization of Australia in the popular imagination. From analyzing the diverse themes and motifs that have shaped depictions of the Great Southern Land to highlighting the cultural and historical contexts that have influenced these literary representations, the book offers readers a thought-provoking and interdisciplinary perspective on the enduring legacy of Australia in the realm of imaginary voyages and utopian literature. Through an engaging blend of literary analysis and historical insight, "Writing the New World" serves as a compelling and illuminating exploration of the enduring allure of Australia in the collective imagination of explorers and writers across the ages. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Writing the New World: Imaginary Voyages & Utopias of the Great Southern Land. | David John Fausett | Syracuse. 1994 | Paperback | 9780815625865 | AI Description: "Writing the New World: Imaginary Voyages & Utopias of the Great Southern Land" by David John Fausett (ISBN: 9780815625865) - David John Fausett offers a captivating exploration of the rich history of imaginary voyages and utopian literature centered around the Great Southern Land. Examining the ways in which explorers and writers have envisioned and portrayed the southern continent throughout history, Fausett sheds light on the enduring fascination with the exploration and colonization of Australia in the popular imagination. From analyzing the diverse themes and motifs that have shaped depictions of the Great Southern Land to highlighting the cultural and historical contexts that have influenced these literary representations, the book offers readers a thought-provoking and interdisciplinary perspective on the enduring legacy of Australia in the realm of imaginary voyages and utopian literature. Through an engaging blend of literary analysis and historical insight, "Writing the New World" serves as a compelling and illuminating exploration of the enduring allure of Australia in the collective imagination of explorers and writers across the ages. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Writing the New World: Imaginary Voyages & Utopias of the Great Southern Land. | David John Fausett | Syracuse. 1994 | Paperback | 9780815625865 | AI Description: "Writing the New World: Imaginary Voyages & Utopias of the Great Southern Land" by David John Fausett (ISBN: 9780815625865) - David John Fausett offers a captivating exploration of the rich history of imaginary voyages and utopian literature centered around the Great Southern Land. Examining the ways in which explorers and writers have envisioned and portrayed the southern continent throughout history, Fausett sheds light on the enduring fascination with the exploration and colonization of Australia in the popular imagination. From analyzing the diverse themes and motifs that have shaped depictions of the Great Southern Land to highlighting the cultural and historical contexts that have influenced these literary representations, the book offers readers a thought-provoking and interdisciplinary perspective on the enduring legacy of Australia in the realm of imaginary voyages and utopian literature. Through an engaging blend of literary analysis and historical insight, "Writing the New World" serves as a compelling and illuminating exploration of the enduring allure of Australia in the collective imagination of explorers and writers across the ages. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.