The Walk: Notes on a Romantic Image

by Jeffrey C. Robinson

Robinson (English, U. of Colorado) meditates on walking and on literary and visual representations of walking. His book will capture the imaginations of poets and novelists, general readers interested in literature and culture, and nature and walking enthusiasts. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Genres: Walking, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1989

About the author

Jeffrey Cane Robinson

Reviews

[Mir · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short, accessible study is probably most useful as a source compendium for those wishing to read Romantic poems and essays relating to walking. Robinson's analysis itself is not particularly deep. Particularly weak is his inclusion of later, non-Romantic texts and especially art, concerning which he does not seem expert.



Does this Giacometti sculpture scream "genitals" to you? Aside from the fact that it depicts walking I don't see how it merits inclusion in this book.

[Mélanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent read! I'm amazed at the amount of good books available on walking and pedestrian literature.