Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria (eBook)

Louisa Anne Meredith (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
138 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654732183-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria," Louisa Anne Meredith presents a vivid and engaging narrative detailing her experiences in mid-19th century Victoria, Australia. Blending travelogue and personal reflection, Meredith's prose is infused with a rich descriptiveness that captures the lush landscapes, burgeoning society, and the cultural nuances of the time. Her literary style, characterized by keen observation and emotive expression, immerses the reader in both the physical and social landscapes of Victoria, contextualizing her commentary within the broader framework of colonial exploration and the Victorian era's imperialist ambitions. Louisa Anne Meredith, a notable figure in Australian literature, was not only a skilled writer but also an advocate for natural history and environmental conservation. Her deep appreciation for the Australian wilderness and her experiences as a settler's wife informed her writing and offered her a unique perspective on the challenges and beauties of colonial life. Through her observations, she sheds light on the intricate relationships between humanity and nature, making her work resonate with contemporary ecocritical discussions. This book is a must-read for those interested in colonial literature, travel writing, and the richly woven tapestry of Australian history. Meredith's astute insights and evocative language invite readers to embark on a journey that not only recounts a physical journey but also explores the interplay between culture, environment, and identity.

Autor

Louisa Anne Meredith (1812-1895) was a British-born Australian writer and illustrator whose work often reflects her passion for natural history and the landscapes she encountered. After marrying her cousin Charles Meredith in 1839, she migrated to Tasmania, where she would spend much of her life and draw inspiration for her numerous literary and artistic contributions (Noble, 1986). Meredith authored several significant works, including 'Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria' (1861), providing a vivid account of her experiences and travels across the region, and serving as an important historical source on colonial life in Australia (Jones, 1992). Well-regarded for her meticulous observations and descriptive flair, Meredith had a literary style that gracefully intertwined personal anecdote with broader social commentary (Davis, 1973). As a pioneering female figure in Australian literature, she played a vital role in documenting the early colonial environment and society through her keen eye, blending naturalist precision with enriching narrative elements. In addition to her travel writings, her contributions to the fields of botany and zoology were significant and her artistic works are held in galleries, highlighting her diverse talents. Her legacy continues to be studied and appreciated in the context of Australian literary and historical scholarship (Smith, 2000).

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Australien / Neuseeland / Ozeanien
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: 19th century exploration • 19th-century Tasmania • 19th century travel literature • antiquarian travel books • artistic naturalism • Australian Colonial History • Australian travelogue • Classic • classic travelogues • colonial Australian history • Conservationist perspective • cultural exploration • cultural heritage of Victoria • cultural observations Victoria • detailed landscape sketches • english literature classics • Environmental Heritage • female travel writer • Historical • historical Australian journeys • historical travel narrative • Literary Artist • Louisa Anne Meredith • Louisa Anne Meredith works • mid-century prose • natural beauty • Nature writing • nature writing Australia • travel narrative • Victorian Era • Victorian era narratives • victorian travelogue • Women authors