Writing Appalachia - An Anthology (Hardcover)

Despite the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Appalachia, the region has nurtured and inspired some of the nation's finest writers. Featuring dozens of authors born into or adopted by the region over the past two centuries, Writing Appalachia showcases for the first time the nuances and contradictions that place Appalachia at the heart of American history. This comprehensive anthology covers an exceedingly diverse range of subjects, genres, and time periods, beginning with early Native American oral traditions and concluding with twenty-first-century writers such as Wendell Berry, bell hooks, Silas House, Barbara Kingsolver, and Frank X Walker. Slave narratives, local color writing, folklore, work songs, modernist prose -- each piece explores unique Appalachian struggles, questions, and values. The collection also celebrates the significant contributions of women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community to the region's history and culture. Alongside Southern and Central Appalachian voices, the anthology features northern authors and selections that reflect the urban characteristics of the region. As one text gives way to the next, a more complete picture of Appalachia emerges -- a landscape of contrasting visions and possibilities.

General

Imprint:	The University Press of Kentucky
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2020
Editors:	Katherine Ledford • Theresa Lloyd • Rebecca Stephens
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 54mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	776
ISBN-13:	978-0-8131-7879-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General
LSN:	0-8131-7879-7
Barcode:	9780813178790

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