Pulp Fiction

Abstract

This article examines Ian Marshall’s Story Line: Exploring the Literature of the Appalachian Trail, focusing on its integration of environmental writing and literary criticism. It argues that Marshall’s work constructs a narrative space in which nature and culture intersect, redefining the boundaries of regional literature. The article highlights how the Appalachian Trail becomes both a physical and symbolic path through American literary landscapes. It evaluates the book’s contribution to ecocriticism and its emphasis on place-based reading.

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