Colossus Of Roads : Myth and Symbol along the American Highway

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A rich and lively examination of this curious and pervasive tradition. Karal Ann Marling visits dozens of roadside attractions, viewing them analytically, intellectually, and enthusiastically, tracing each one through folklore and literature. Heavily illustrated, this book takes the reader on the ro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marling, Karal Ann
Other Authors: White, Bruce, Harrison, Liz
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, 2000.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Symbolism in art
Popular culture > Psychological aspects
Folklore > Classification
Folk art > Psychological aspects
Culture populaire > États-Unis > Aspect psychologique.
Folklore > États-Unis > Themes, motifs.
Symbolisme dans l'art.
Art populaire > États-Unis > Aspect psychologique.
Popular culture > United States > Psychological aspects.
Folklore > United States > Themes, motives.
Symbolism in art.
Folk art > United States > Psychological aspects.
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:A rich and lively examination of this curious and pervasive tradition. Karal Ann Marling visits dozens of roadside attractions, viewing them analytically, intellectually, and enthusiastically, tracing each one through folklore and literature. Heavily illustrated, this book takes the reader on the road to examine these treasures and all that they represent.
Physical Description:1 online resource (152 pages).
ISBN:9780816692064

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