Literary History of Southern California
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- ISBN 9780520373976
- Weight: 499g
- Dimensions: 140 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 23 Sep 2022
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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A Literary History of Southern California offers a deep exploration into the evolving cultural and literary identity of a region that has long captured the American imagination. Spanning from the arid deserts of the Mojave to the glamorous hills of Hollywood, this book examines Southern California’s unique blend of natural beauty, cultural contradictions, and rapid urbanization through its literary heritage. The narrative uncovers how writers—most of whom were transplants rather than natives—grappled with themes like the contrast between Spanish and Yankee influences, the exploitation of indigenous peoples, and the conquest of arid lands. Through these lenses, the region emerges as both a microcosm of American dreams and a laboratory for cultural innovation.
The book also delves into the myths and realities of Southern California, from its synthetic romanticization of a Spanish past to its role as a haven for settlers seeking reinvention. It tracks how literary voices chronicled the area's transformation from sparsely inhabited ranch lands to a sprawling metropolitan hub by the early 20th century. Localized yet universally resonant, these writings reveal Southern California as a land of extremes, where national ideals and anxieties found vibrant, and often exaggerated, expression. This study not only illuminates the literary heritage of a specific region but also serves as a broader reflection on the American cultural experience.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.
The book also delves into the myths and realities of Southern California, from its synthetic romanticization of a Spanish past to its role as a haven for settlers seeking reinvention. It tracks how literary voices chronicled the area's transformation from sparsely inhabited ranch lands to a sprawling metropolitan hub by the early 20th century. Localized yet universally resonant, these writings reveal Southern California as a land of extremes, where national ideals and anxieties found vibrant, and often exaggerated, expression. This study not only illuminates the literary heritage of a specific region but also serves as a broader reflection on the American cultural experience.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.
