Back before we got there: North American back-to-the-land narratives
Abstract
Today, leaving the city for a rural life may appeal to people striving for sustainability. Yet narratives of "returning" to a simpler life in harmony with nature often recycle colonial ideas, including those arising from religion. Are these narratives still useful?
Fields of Study & Subjects
Latin American and Latino Studies
American Literature and Culture
Canadian Identity and History
Publication details
- Journal / source
- VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN