Episode 2077 | The Picturesque Lake George

Nathaniel​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Parker Willis’s The Picturesque: Lake George is a 19th-century American travelogue that blends the elements of nature, the artist's reflection, and a subtle romantic drama to lure the audience into one of the most talked-about landscapes of the century. Willis sees the Lake George not only as a lovely spot but as the "picturesque" living example - a measure between the still somewhat wild nature and a nature-like art piece. His writing is all about how the light plays on the water, the wild rocky shore, and the peaceful little valleys, and it's all showing how the whole thing looks like a very lucky and yet very carefully planned event at the same time. We are looking at how Willis made the Lake George a sight for the eyes through his words and why his view changed the way people in America started to see the importance of nature as a source of delight in this ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌episode.

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