Romance of the Road: The Literature of the American Highway This comprehensive study of an important American art form examines how road narratives create dialogues between travelers, authors, and readers about who we are, what we value, and where we hope to be going. With roots reaching back to quest romance and pilgrimage, the literature of the American h
| Title | : | Romance of the Road: The Literature of the American Highway |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.98 (881 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879726989 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1997-08-01 |
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In journeys of self-discovery, quests to define our national identity, opportunities to escape from the daily routine, and expression s of social protest-the American road narrative has been a significant and popular literary genre for four decades. Romance of the Road captures America's love affair with roads, cars, travel, speed, and the lure of open spaces. With roots reaching back to quest romance and pilgrimage, the literature of the American highway explores our diverse and often conflicted cultural values. This comprehensive study of an important American art form examines how road narratives create dialogues between travelers, authors, and readers about who we are, what we value, and where we hope to be going.
Editorial : Get out your Kerouac poems and your James Dean posters. We're going On the Road via this examination of a nation's fascination with cars and speed. The American love of the open road reflects a sense of freedom, of rebellion. It represents a methodology of dialogue and of discontent. If you've ever wanted to roar down Route 66, you'll love this exploration into the whys and wherefores of America's favorite national escape from routine. Move over Charles Kuralt!
worse typos and writing style ever. Love him and love the book.. A lot of explanation is continually left out on many concepts. I would only recommend it for someone determined to suffer on the road to leadership.. Hunter's book has provided me with needed rejuvenation and revitalization in my own faith, prayers, and spiritual life. I highly recommend this book to all budding runners. Clinton. Cranberry ketchup. Any aspiring author would benefit from reading her book as she leaves no one in the dark, shedding light on the most basic obstacles that would cause an author to stumble. I'm looking forward to the rest of them. Certainly worth the price! I think I was "enlightened" a bit. Gentle autobiography from Phil Jackson, coach of the repeat three-peat Chicago Bulls, and now the championship LA Lakers. You'd think this was the latest Harry Potter book or something. I cried, I laughed. I recommend this book to anyone that is really struggling in their relationship and to those who just w
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