Melodramatic Landscapes: Urban Parks in the Nineteenth Century - Heath Schenker - Books - University of Virginia Press - 9780813928425 - December 11, 2009
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Melodramatic Landscapes: Urban Parks in the Nineteenth Century


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During the 19th century, large, naturalistic urban parks began to appear in cities around the world. Focusing on iconic parks in Paris, New York, and Mexico City, this book explores the cultural and social meanings embedded in these elaborate stage sets. It also showcases some of the features of these parks.


232 pages, 75 b&w illustrations

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released December 11, 2009
ISBN13 9780813928425
Publishers University of Virginia Press
Pages 232
Dimensions 156 × 235 × 22 mm   ·   566 g

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