Enchanted Forests : The Poetic Construction of a World Before Time / Boria Sax.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sax, Boria, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forests and forestry--Social aspects.

Forests and forestry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books, [2023]

Summary:

This book, 'Enchanted Forests' by Boria Sax, explores the cultural and historical significance of forests throughout time. It delves into the symbolic and spiritual connections between humans and trees, examining how forests have been depicted in myths, literature, and art. The author offers insights into the changing perception of forests from prehistoric times to modern day, highlighting their roles as places of mystery, memory, and transformation. Sax also addresses the environmental and political implications of forest conservation. The book is intended for readers interested in environmental history, cultural studies, and the poetic representation of nature. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction: Forests and Memory

1. Wood and Leaves

2. The Spirituality of Trees

3. Mythic Beings of the Forest

4. Conquest of the Woods

5. The Royal Hunt

6. The Forest and Death

7. Lord of the Forest

8. Lady of the Forest

9. Classical, Rococo and Gothic Woods

10. The Primeval Forest

11. The Forest of Dreams

12. Law of the Jungle

13. The Man with the Big Axe

14. The Politics of Trees

15. The River in the Forest

Epilogue

Timeline of Forests in Culture

References

Further Reading

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Sax, Boria Enchanted Forests

ISBN:

9781789148060

1789148065