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| − | + | Calling All Ecosystems: The Inspiring and Accurate Science Fiction of Rachel Carson's Under the Sea-Wind | |
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| + | Richard King, a scholar of literature of the sea and a visiting writer at Kresge College, introduces the historical and literary context of Rachel Carson's sea trilogy, which began with her first and most fictional work, Under the Sea-Wind. Her book-length experiment, although now overshadowed by Silent Spring, is both a true literary masterpiece and was a bestseller in the 1950s. In Under the Sea-Wind Carson carefully, subtly synthesized all known marine ecology and oceanography into a work of "science fiction" for a broad audience. Under the Sea-Wind remains a model today for science and nature writers. There will be time for discussion, and no previous familiarity with Carson and her books is necessary. | ||
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| + | Location: | ||
| + | Rachel Carson College | ||
| + | Location details: | ||
| + | Rachel Carson College Red Room (located on the Rachel Carson College plaza) | ||
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| + | Admission: | ||
| + | Free | ||
| + | Sponsored by: | ||
| + | Rachel Carson College | ||
| + | Robert Headley Presidential Chair for Integral Ecology and Environmental Justice | ||
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| + | Related URL: | ||
| + | [https://mystic.williams.edu/about/faculty/rich-king/ ]https://mystic.williams.edu/about/faculty/rich-king/ | ||
Latest revision as of 19:49, 5 November 2018
Calling All Ecosystems: The Inspiring and Accurate Science Fiction of Rachel Carson's Under the Sea-Wind
Description: Richard King, a scholar of literature of the sea and a visiting writer at Kresge College, introduces the historical and literary context of Rachel Carson's sea trilogy, which began with her first and most fictional work, Under the Sea-Wind. Her book-length experiment, although now overshadowed by Silent Spring, is both a true literary masterpiece and was a bestseller in the 1950s. In Under the Sea-Wind Carson carefully, subtly synthesized all known marine ecology and oceanography into a work of "science fiction" for a broad audience. Under the Sea-Wind remains a model today for science and nature writers. There will be time for discussion, and no previous familiarity with Carson and her books is necessary.
Location: Rachel Carson College Location details: Rachel Carson College Red Room (located on the Rachel Carson College plaza)
Admission: Free Sponsored by: Rachel Carson College Robert Headley Presidential Chair for Integral Ecology and Environmental Justice
Related URL: [1]https://mystic.williams.edu/about/faculty/rich-king/
