Voices from Louisiana - Profiles of Contemporary Writers (Paperback)

Voices from Louisiana provides thoughtful, timely profiles of some of the state's most highly regarded and popular contemporary authors. Readers interested in Louisiana's rich literary tradition will appreciate these evocative essays on writers whose works emanate from the cultures and landscapes of the Gulf South. Ann Brewster Dobie explores the works of eleven well-known authors and concludes with a look at several emerging talents. These writers work in a broad range of genres, from coming-of-age stories and historical narratives that recover the voices of silenced and oppressed peoples, to crime thrillers set in New Iberia and New Orleans, to poetic invocations of the natural world and narratives capturing the realities of working-class lives. Whether native to the state or transplants, these writers produce works that reflect the vibrant culture that defines the intricate literary landscape of the Pelican State. Dobie highlights the careers of Darrell Bourque, James Lee Burke, Ernest Gaines, Tim Gautreaux, Shirley Ann Grau, Greg Guirard, William Joyce, Julie Kane, Tom Piazza, Martha Serpas, and James Wilcox. Newcomers also profiled include Wiley Cash, Ashley Mace Havird, Anne L. Simon, Katy Simpson Smith, Ashley Weaver, Steve Weddle, and Ken Wheaton.

General

Imprint:	Louisiana State University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2018
Authors:	Ann Brewster Dobie • Mary Ann Wilson
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-8071-6891-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > General Books > Travel > General
LSN:	0-8071-6891-2
Barcode:	9780807168912

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