Costlow, Jane T.

Heart-Pine Russia

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ISBN 13:
9780801450594
author:
Costlow, Jane T.
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Cornell University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
270
Dimensions:
23.62 x 15.49 x 2.54 centimetres
Genre:
Science, Nature, Environmental Conservation & Pro,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£38.02

Description

Russia's forests have long been a source of fascination and cultural significance. By the 19th century, they had become a focal point for both scientific inquiry and artistic expression. In "Heart-Pine Russia", Jane T. Costlow explores how writers, painters, and scientists responded to the changing role of the forest in Russian society. Costlow examines the work of notable figures such as Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Korolenko, alongside those of lesser-known visual artists like Shishkin and Repin. She reveals a complex cultural landscape in which the forest was both a natural resource and a symbol of national identity. As awareness of deforestation grew, much of this work took on a sense of impending loss. This book offers a nuanced understanding of Russia's forests during a time of significant change.

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