Evolution Of Prairie Myths And Metaphors: An Ecocritical Approach To Americans' Relationship With The Prairie
Date of Graduation
Spring 2002
Degree
Master of Arts in English
Department
English
Committee Chair
Donald Holliday
Abstract
This study explores the fiction of O.E. Rölvaag and Willa Cather, using an ecocritical examination to show the relationship between humankind and the prairie environment in which they live. By analyzing a combination of literature and environmental case studies, this thesis presents a picture of the ongoing changes of prairie myths, metaphors, and symbols and reinforces that humankind continues to seek Eden, although this new concept of Eden adapts to humankind's impact on the environment.
Subject Categories
English Language and Literature
Copyright
© Kathleen Starnes
Recommended Citation
Starnes, Kathleen, "Evolution Of Prairie Myths And Metaphors: An Ecocritical Approach To Americans' Relationship With The Prairie" (2002). MSU Graduate Theses. 1068.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/1068
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