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American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Shin Yamashiro

    1. University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction: On the Sea, By the Sea, Beneath the Sea

    • Shin Yamashiro
    Pages 1-11

  3. American Sea Literature—on the Sea

    • Shin Yamashiro
    Pages 12-47

  4. American Sea Literature—by the Sea

    • Shin Yamashiro
    Pages 48-80

  5. American Sea Literature—beneath the Sea

    • Shin Yamashiro
    Pages 81-120

  6. Epilogue: Rooftop Water Tank

    • Shin Yamashiro
    Pages 121-123

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 124-125
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About this book

Implementing a never-before-seen approach to sea literature, American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations explores the role of American maritime activities and their cultural representations in literature. Differentiating between the 'terrestrial' and 'oceanic' as concepts, Shin Yamashiro divides sea literature into three categories: literature on the sea, by the sea, and beneath the sea. Discussing both canonical works and new books on scuba diving, deep-sea explorations, and surfing, this fascinating study recognizes sea literature's unique influence on American history.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

    Shin Yamashiro

About the author

Shin Yamashiro is Associate Professor of American Literature at the University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan.

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