A Vermont Idyll

by Laurence Grey
A Vermont Idyll
Author: Laurence Grey
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2018-04-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1480951315
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A Vermont Idyll By: Laurence Grey A Vermont Idyll is a collection of memoirs of a rather unfeeling, coldhearted professor who, for many years, leads what he considers to be a charmed life. He is successful, reasonably happy, and totally unconcerned with the feelings of others. Even a series of misfortunes can hardly dent his feeling of invulnerability. But then he undergoes a revolutionary transformation of his entire being when he encounters the one great, and seemingly hopeless, love of his life—at the age of eighty-four! This unusual tale of torment and love is also in an extremely unusual memoir, which even makes use of a short two-act play to vividly portray the emotional undercurrents at work, as the secrets of a terrible past are revealed and a pledge ushers in a new life. There is, however, more to this story than meets the eye as the reader, confronted with a surprising revelation in the epilogue, will finally discover.

The Western Landscape in Cormac McCarthy and Wallace Stegner

by Megan Riley McGilchrist
The Western Landscape in Cormac McCarthy and Wallace Stegner
Author: Megan Riley McGilchrist
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2012-06-25
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1136604014
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The western American landscape has always had great significance in American thinking, requiring an unlikely union between frontier mythology and the reality of a fragile western environment. Additionally it has borne the burden of being a gendered space, seen by some as the traditional "virgin land" of the explorers and pioneers, subject to masculine desires, and by others as a masculine space in which the feminine is neither desired nor appreciated. Both Wallace Stegner and Cormac McCarthy focus on this landscape and environment; its spiritual, narrative, symbolic, imaginative, and ideological force is central to their work. In this study, McGilchrist shows how their various treatments of these issues relate to the social climates (pre- and post-Vietnam era) in which they were written, and how despite historical discontinuities, both Stegner and McCarthy reveal a similar unease about the effects of the myth of the frontier on American thought and life. The gendering of the landscape is revealed as indicative of the attempts to deny the failure of the myth, and to force the often numinous western landscape into parameters which will never contain it. Stegner's pre-Vietnam sensibility allows the natural world to emerge tentatively triumphant from the ruins of frontier mythology, whereas McCarthy's conclusions suggest a darker future for the West in particular and America in general. However, McGilchrist suggests that the conclusion of McCarthy's Border Trilogy, upon which her arguments regarding McCarthy are largely based, offers a gleam of hope in its final conclusion of acceptance of the feminine.

Norman Rockwell

by Laura Claridge
Norman Rockwell
Author: Laura Claridge
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 789
Release: 2001-12-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1588360644
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Norman Rockwell’s tremendously successful, prolific career as a painter and illustrator has rendered him a twentieth-century American icon. However, the very popularity and accessibility of his idealized, nostalgic depictions of middleclass life have caused him to be considered not a serious artist but a “mere illustrator”–a disparagement only reinforced by the hundreds of memorable covers he drew for The Sunday Evening Post. Symptomatic of critics’ neglect is the fact that Rockwell has never before been the subject of a serious critical biography. Based on private family archives and interviews and publishes to coincide with a major two-year travelling retrospective of his work, this book reveals for the first time the driven workaholic who had three complicated marriages and was a distant father —so different from the loving, all-American-dad image widely held to this day. Critically acclaimed author Laura Claridge also breaks new ground with her reappraisal of Rockwell’s art, arguing that despite his popular sentimental style, his artistry was masterful, complex, and far more manipulative than people realize.

Nature Next Door

by Ellen Stroud
Nature Next Door
Author: Ellen Stroud
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-12-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0295804459
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The once denuded northeastern United States is now a region of trees. Nature Next Door argues that the growth of cities, the construction of parks, the transformation of farming, the boom in tourism, and changes in the timber industry have together brought about a return of northeastern forests. Although historians and historical actors alike have seen urban and rural areas as distinct, they are in fact intertwined, and the dichotomies of farm and forest, agriculture and industry, and nature and culture break down when the focus is on the history of Northeastern woods. Cities, trees, mills, rivers, houses, and farms are all part of a single transformed regional landscape. In an examination of the cities and forests of the northeastern United States-with particular attention to the woods of Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Vermont-Ellen Stroud shows how urbanization processes there fostered a period of recovery for forests, with cities not merely consumers of nature but creators as well. Interactions between city and hinterland in the twentieth century Northeast created a new wildness of metropolitan nature: a reforested landscape intricately entangled with the region's cities and towns.

Idyll Banter

by Chris Bohjalian
Idyll Banter
Author: Chris Bohjalian
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005-05-24
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 140005236X
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Years ago, Chris Bohjalian and his wife traded their Brooklyn co-op for a century-old Victorian house in Lincoln, Vermont (population 975). Bohjalian, a bestselling novelist, began chronicling life in that gloriously quirky little village with a wide variety of magazine essays and his newspaper column, “Idyll Banter.” These pieces, written over the course of twelve years, are honest, funny, and deeply affecting reflections on the unique idiosyncrasies of small-town life (annual outhouse races) and the universal experiences (our hunger for neighborliness) that unite us all.

Vermont Travel Guide *Vermont: Exploring New England's Green Oasis * USA eBook

by Baktash Vafaei
Vermont Travel Guide *Vermont: Exploring New England's Green Oasis * USA eBook
Author: Baktash Vafaei
Publisher: StateGuides
Total Pages: 39
Release:
Genre: Travel
ISBN:
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Welcome to a journey to the green oasis of New England, to the magical world of Vermont. Vermont, the Green Mountain State, stands out for its scenic landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality. In this book, we will explore the many facets of this enchanting state, which is fascinating in every season. Vermont is a state of lush forests, rolling hills, and clear lakes. The majestic Green Mountains offer endless opportunities for hiking and outdoor adventures. In Burlington, Vermont's largest city, you can walk along the shores of Lake Champlain, experience the local cultural scene, and visit the famous Ben & Jerry's Factory. Vermont's history is rich in events ranging from the battlefields of the American Revolution to historic mills and farmers' markets. The state's motto "Freedom and Unity" reflects the tradition of independence and community spirit. Vermont's culinary scene is characterized by delicious maple syrup, artisan cheeses, and local specialties. The Covered Bridges, historic wooden bridges, add a touch of nostalgia to the landscape. Vermont's arts and crafts are inspiring, and the numerous galleries and museums showcase the creativity of locals. In the ski resorts of Vermont, you can expect runs on perfectly groomed slopes in winter. Vermont also has a spiritual side, expressed in monasteries and spiritual refuges. There are mysterious places and legends that capture the imagination, as well as a thriving music scene and educational institutions synonymous with excellence and innovation. In this book, we'll explore Vermont in all its glory, including the sustainability and environmental protection efforts that are shaping the state's future. We invite you to discover Vermont in all its facets and learn about the beauty, culture, and people that make this state so unique. Welcome to Vermont, the land of green oasis and unparalleled charm.