Beschreibung
This volume comprises a collection of insightful essays exploring the theme of sanctuaries in Washington Irving’s
. These are sanctuaries of natural beauty, peacefulness, architectural splendor, and mythical vitality. In addition, the book presents a short history of sanctuaries in nineteenth-century American and European literature.
Autorenportrait
Hugo G. Walter earned his BA at Princeton University, his MA at Old Dominion University, his PhD in literature at Yale University, and his PhD in interdisciplinary humanities at Drew University. He is Professor of English and Humanities at Berkeley College Online. Walter's most recent publications include
(Lang, 2011) and
(Lang, 2012). In addition, he has published ten volumes of poetry.
Rezension
«This book by Hugo Walter is a thoughtful, insightful, and most comprehensive treatment of the concept of sanctuary in literature and a delight to read. It will make a perfect addition to any library of great literature.» (Mary Jane Clerkin, Berkeley College Online)
«This book is a profound examination of spaces of renewal and vitality found in literature and art. While the focus is on Irving, Professor Walter incorporates his expansive knowledge of nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature to create a compelling argument that these sanctuaries are powerful constants in all of world literature.» (Richard Schultz, Berkeley College)
Inhalt
Contents: Sanctuaries in Nineteenth Century American and European Literature – Rip Van Winkle – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Sanctuaries in «The Mutability of Literature» and Other Essays.
