The Flatness and Other Landscapes
Author | : Michael Martone |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis US |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2003-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 0820324795 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780820324791 |
Rating | : 4/5 (791 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Flatness and Other Landscapes written by Michael Martone and published by Taylor & Francis US. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these essays, the flatness of the Midwest becomes the author's canvas for a richly textured, multidimensional exploration of its culture and history. From depicting the details of mechanized cow-milking to relating the similarities between the Greek city of Sparta and Indianapolis, Martone subtly connects different cultures, times, and stories.