The American Rhythm by Mary Austin Paperback Book
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The American Rhythm by Mary Austin Paperback Book. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. Author Mary Austin. Format Paperback. The American Rhythm by Mary Austin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The American Rhythm" is a pioneering work of cultural and literary criticism that explores the deep-seated relationship between the American landscape and the poetic expressions of its inhabitants. Mary Austin argues that the physical environment-the movements of the earth, the patterns of the weather, and the pace of the wilderness-fundamentally shapes the rhythmic structures of human language and art. By examining the organic connection between geography and creativity, Austin posits that a unique and authentic American voice is born from the soil of the continent itself.A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the study and "re-expression" of Amerindian songs. Austin treats these indigenous works not merely as ethnographic artifacts, but as sophisticated poetry that captures the essential pulse of North America. Through her analysis of Native American dance, song, and ritual, she seeks to identify the foundational rhythms that undergird modern American literature. This work is an essential text for understanding early 20th-century attempts to define a national identity through the lens of environmental determinism and indigenous heritage. "The American Rhythm" remains a compelling study of how the land we inhabit informs the stories we tell and the verses we work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025274423 ISBN-13 9781025274423 Title The American Rhythm Author Mary Austin Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 178 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178568983; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
