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Paradise Wild: Reimagining American Nature
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- 320 pages
- Reading time
- 12 hours
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Exploring the myth of Eden from diverse perspectives, the author examines the interplay between nature and culture, informed by his background as a mountaineer and a descendant of naturalist William Bartram. The book critiques the pervasive "Paradise Lost" mentality that hampers environmental progress, advocating for a reimagined Eden that embraces the inherent wildness of life. Blending storytelling with scholarly analysis, it invites readers to celebrate the wildness present in everyday moments, appealing to those interested in environmental literature, cultural studies, and queer studies.
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Paradise Wild: Reimagining American Nature, David Oates
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Paradise Wild: Reimagining American Nature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Oates
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780870715532
- Category
- Art / Culture, Geography / Topography, Nature in general
- Description
- Exploring the myth of Eden from diverse perspectives, the author examines the interplay between nature and culture, informed by his background as a mountaineer and a descendant of naturalist William Bartram. The book critiques the pervasive "Paradise Lost" mentality that hampers environmental progress, advocating for a reimagined Eden that embraces the inherent wildness of life. Blending storytelling with scholarly analysis, it invites readers to celebrate the wildness present in everyday moments, appealing to those interested in environmental literature, cultural studies, and queer studies.