The Opal Desert

Explorations of Fantasy and Reality in the American Southwest

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Peter Wild

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The opalescent deserts of the American Southwest have become romantic icons in the public imagination through the words of writers. Throughout this text the author explores the lives and works of 16 writers whose words have helped shape visions of the opal desert. The author links all the writers as explorers of one kind or another, searching for tangible or intangible treasures. Some of the writers explored include widely read as well as lesser-known 19th and 20th century authors including Mary Austin, Joseph Wood Krutch, Edward Abbey and Ann Zwinger.

Author Biography:

One of the foremost poets of the American West, Peter Wild has published over sixty volumes of history, literature, and poetry, including the Pulitzer Prize nominee Cochise. He is Professor of English at the University of Arizona.

Release date NZ

November 1st, 1999

Author

Peter Wild

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Pages

231

Dimensions

152x230x13

ISBN-13

9780292791299

Product ID

2884419

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