Evolution Of Prairie Myths And Metaphors: An Ecocritical Approach To Americans' Relationship With The Prairie
type: CreativeWork
description: This study explores the fiction of O.E. Rölvaag and Willa Cather, using an ecocritical examination to show the relationship between humankind and the prairie environment in which they live. By analyzing a combination of literature and environmental case studies, this thesis presents a picture of the ongoing changes of prairie myths, metaphors, and symbols and reinforces that humankind continues to seek Eden, although this new concept of Eden adapts to humankind's impact on the environment.
abstract: This study explores the fiction of O.E. Rölvaag and Willa Cather, using an ecocritical examination to show the relationship between humankind and the prairie environment in which they live. By analyzing a combination of literature and environmental case studies, this thesis presents a picture of the ongoing changes of prairie myths, metaphors, and symbols and reinforces that humankind continues to seek Eden, although this new concept of Eden adapts to humankind's impact on the environment.
author: Starnes, Kathleen
keywords: English Language and Literature
date published: 2002-05-01T07:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-24T03:16:06Z
provider: Missouri State University
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: Missouri State University