Sites Unseen: Architecture, Race, and American Literature by William A. Gleason

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Sites Unseen by William A. Gleason Explores the ways that American writing between roughly 1850 and 1930 concerned itself, often intensely, with the racial implications of architectural space primarily, but not exclusively, through domestic architecture. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sites Unseen examines the complex intertwining of race and architecture in nineteenth and early-twentieth century American culture, the period not only in which American architecture came of age professionally in the U.S. but also in which ideas about architecture became a prominent part of broader conversations about American culture, history, politics, and—although we have not yet understood this clearly—race relations. This rich and copiously illustrated interdisciplinary study explores the ways that American writing between roughly 1850 and 1930 concerned itself, often intensely, with the racial implications of architectural space primarily, but not exclusively, through domestic architecture.In addition to identifying an archive of provocative primary materials, Sites Unseen draws significantly on important recent scholarship in multiple fields ranging from literature, history, and material culture to architecture, cultural geography, and urban planning. Together the chapters interrogate a variety of expressive American vernacular forms, including the dialect tale, the novel of empire, letters, and pulp stories, along with the plantation cabin, the West Indian cottage, the Latin American plaza, and the "Oriental" parlor. These are some of the overlooked plots and structures that can and should inform a more comprehensive consideration of the literary and cultural meanings of American architecture. Making sense of the relations between architecture, race, and American writing of the long nineteenth century—in their regional, national, and hemispheric contexts—Sites Unseen provides a clearer view not only of this catalytic era but also more broadly of what architectural historian Dell Upton has aptly termed the social experience of the built environment. Author Biography William A.Gleason is Professor and Chair of English at Princeton University, where he is affiliated with the Princeton Environmental Institute and the interdisciplinary programs in American Studies, African American Studies, Environmental Studies, and Urban Studies. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: Race, Writing, Architecture: American Patterns 1 Cottage Desire: The Bondwomans Narrative and the Politics of Antebellum Space 2 Piazza Tales: Architecture, Race, and Memory in Charles Chesnutts Conjure Stories 3 Imperial Bungalow: Structures of Empire in Richard Harding Davis and Olga Beatriz Torres 4 Keyless Rooms: Frank Lloyd Wright and Charlie Chan Coda: Black Cabin, White House Notes Bibliography Index About the Author Review "Though it suggests something of its bold interdisciplinarity, the title of William A. Gleasons compelling monograph barely captures the ease and fluidity of his skilful navigation through these broad territories. Sites Unseen: Architecture, Race, and American Literature essentially begins the much-needed work of reconceptualising both well-known American literary texts and lesser-known writing of the "pattern book" era, roughly the 1850s to 1930s, through both a spatial and a racial analytical frame. In weaving together the fields of architectural history and literature, Gleason succeeds, as he intends to, in laying down some very fertile scholarly soil. Sites Unseen addresses both the narrative elements of architecture and, conversely, the use of architectural elements in narrative, yet also provocatively incorporates within this dynamic the added dimension of race." - Katy Bunning, Journal of American Studies, November 2012 Promotional Examines the complex intertwining of race and architecture in nineteenth and early-twentieth century American culture Long Description Sites Unseen examines the complex intertwining of race and architecture in nineteenth and early-twentieth century American culture, the period not only in which American architecture came of age professionally in the U.S. but also in which ideas about architecture became a prominent part of broader conversations about American culture, history, politics, and-although we have not yet understood this clearly-race relations. This rich and copiously illustrated interdisciplinary study explores the ways that American writing between roughly 1850 and 1930 concerned itself, often intensely, with the racial implications of architectural space primarily, but not exclusively, through domestic architecture. In addition to identifying an archive of provocative primary materials, Sites Unseen draws significantly on important recent scholarship in multiple fields ranging from literature, history, and material culture to architecture, cultural geography, and urban planning. Together the chapters interrogate a variety of expressive American vernacular forms, including the dialect tale, the novel of empire, letters, and pulp stories, along with the plantation cabin, the West Indian cottage, the Latin American plaza, and the "Oriental" parlor. These are some of the overlooked plots and structures that can and should inform a more comprehensive consideration of the literary and cultural meanings of American architecture. Making sense of the relations between architecture, race, and American writing of the long nineteenth century-in their regional, national, and hemispheric contexts-Sites Unseen provides a clearer view not only of this catalytic era but also more broadly of what architectural historian Dell Upton has aptly termed the social experience of the built environment. Review Quote "William A.Gleason offers an intriguing way to look at race in America via the architecture mentioned in diverse literary genres."-Helen Bradley Foster, Journal of American History Details ISBN081473247X Short Title SITES UNSEEN Publisher New York University Press Language English ISBN-10 081473247X ISBN-13 9780814732472 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Imprint New York University Press Subtitle Architecture, Race, and American Literature Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations 25 illustrations Author William A. Gleason Publication Date 2011-08-22 Series Number 23 UK Release Date 2011-08-22 NZ Release Date 2011-08-22 US Release Date 2011-08-22 Pages 288 Alternative 9780814732465 DEWEY 810.9357 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Series America and the Long 19th Century AU Release Date 2011-08-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161714460;

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