In Patagonia (Masterplots II: Nonfiction Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Bruce Chatwin
- First Published: 1977
- Type of Work: Travel writing
- Genres: Nonfiction
- Subjects: History, Voyages, Tradition, Manners or customs, Social life, Discoveries, Deserts
Form and Content
Bruce Chatwin’s In Patagonia is a notable addition to the genre of travel literature. Within this boundary the episodic book ranges freely, partaking of a number of other forms—adventure tales, dream histories, character sketches, short stories by Charley Milward, commentaries on literature inspired by the idea or the actuality of Patagonia, and imaginatively re-created historical accounts. These elements reflect Chatwin’s focus on the Patagonian people, but he is a skilled depicter of the Patagonian landscape as well. His presence on Annie...
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