The Whiteness of the Whale

Paul Graham • University of California Press • ISBN-13 978‑1910164327

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The Whiteness of the Whale

Paul Graham • University of California Press

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ISBN-10: 1573740837 · ISBN-13: 978‑1910164327 · 2015 · 1st Edition

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The Whiteness of the Whale is a compelling exploration of the cultural and historical significance of the whale, blending literary analysis, historical narrative, and philosophical inquiry. The book delves into the symbolism of the whale in literature and art, examining its representation in works such as Moby Dick and its broader implications in understanding human interaction with nature.

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Publisher: University of California Press
Hardcover1st Edition2015
Pages: 256Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Paul GrahamContributor: Paul Graham ; [texts by] David Chandler, Herman Melville, Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa

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Inferred: Artistic PhotographyInferred: Contemporary PhotographyInferred: DesertsInferred: ExhibitionsInferred: Photography, ArtisticInferred: Symbolism

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Influences: Herman Melville, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rachel Carson, Joseph Conrad, John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Virginia WoolfInfluence on: Contemporary Environmental Writers, Nature Essayists, Literary Critics, Cultural Historians, Marine Conservationists, Eco-philosophers, Symbolist Poets, Modern NovelistsCornerstone of: Cultural Studies On Symbolism

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