Henry J. Coke’s Ride over the Rocky Mountains: A Journey from Leatherstocking to Lear
Author: Kevin J. Hayes
Number of Pages: 16
This essay, originally published in Symbiosis: A Journal of Anglo-American Literary Relations, explores the adventurous journey of Henry J. Coke through the American West as depicted in his book A Ride over the Rocky Mountains. Kevin J. Hayes analyses how Coke’s experiences compare to the romanticised American frontier depicted by James Fenimore Cooper. The essay delves into how literature influenced British perceptions of the American wilderness and how Coke’s real-life experiences differed from his literary expectations. Hayes also examines the cultural and literary significance of Coke's narrative within the broader context of Anglo-American literary relations.
Author: Kevin J. Hayes
Number of Pages: 16
This essay, originally published in Symbiosis: A Journal of Anglo-American Literary Relations, explores the adventurous journey of Henry J. Coke through the American West as depicted in his book A Ride over the Rocky Mountains. Kevin J. Hayes analyses how Coke’s experiences compare to the romanticised American frontier depicted by James Fenimore Cooper. The essay delves into how literature influenced British perceptions of the American wilderness and how Coke’s real-life experiences differed from his literary expectations. Hayes also examines the cultural and literary significance of Coke's narrative within the broader context of Anglo-American literary relations.
Author: Kevin J. Hayes
Number of Pages: 16
This essay, originally published in Symbiosis: A Journal of Anglo-American Literary Relations, explores the adventurous journey of Henry J. Coke through the American West as depicted in his book A Ride over the Rocky Mountains. Kevin J. Hayes analyses how Coke’s experiences compare to the romanticised American frontier depicted by James Fenimore Cooper. The essay delves into how literature influenced British perceptions of the American wilderness and how Coke’s real-life experiences differed from his literary expectations. Hayes also examines the cultural and literary significance of Coke's narrative within the broader context of Anglo-American literary relations.