The Forest : A Fable of America in the 1830s by Alexander Nemerov 9780691264523

The Forest : A Fable of America in the 1830s
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Embark on a captivating journey through the nascent United States in this masterful blend of fact and fiction. "The Forest: A Fable of America in the 1830s" by Alexander Nemerov offers a kaleidoscopic view of life amidst the shimmering lakes and dwindling woodlands of early America.

This remarkable tome weaves together the tales of both real and imagined characters, from renowned figures like Thomas Cole and Edgar Allan Poe to lesser-known individuals. Painters, poets, enslaved people, farmers, and artisans all come to life within these pages, each striving to leave their mark on a world still largely crafted from timber.

Nemerov's narrative unfolds in a series of vignettes, each a window into a long-forgotten realm. As characters' paths intersect or diverge, a tapestry of early American life emerges. The forest serves as a metaphor for the fledgling nation itself—a dense, discontinuous woodland of diverse thoughts and experiences.

Through vivid prose and accompanying visual elements, including paintings, prints, and photographs, "The Forest" brings the Jacksonian era to life with remarkable clarity. Readers will find themselves immersed in the sights, sounds, and scents of 1830s America, experiencing history on an intimately human scale.

Hailed by literary luminaries as "one of the richest books" and "an extraordinary achievement", this compelling work offers a fresh perspective on the formative years of the United States. Published in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, "The Forest" is an essential read for those seeking to unravel the complex tapestry of American history.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780691264523
Book Author: Alexander Nemerov
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Princeton University Press
Book Publisher: Princeton University Press
Book Dimensions: 134 x 203 x 21 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-09-03
Book Pagination: 336 pages, 59 color + 7 b/w illus.
Book Weight: 372g
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