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Notes from Texas - On Writing in the Lone Star State (Hardcover)
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Notes from Texas - On Writing in the Lone Star State (Hardcover)
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From the Guadalupe Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert to the Hill
Country to the Red River, the vast landscape of Texas has afforded
the cultural depth and diversity to inspire its writers. The
richness of Texas folklore, history, and traditions has left an
unmistakable mark on the art of the region. Both native and
transplant Texas writers alike have been keenly shaped by the
distinctive aroma of fresh corn tortillas, tales of Mescalero
Apaches, and Tejano and ranchera music.W.C. Jameson has compiled an
assorted collection of fourteen essays by some of the most
prominent Texas writers through which he hopes to explore the
following questions: How did they accomplish their goals? Why did
they choose the writing life? What influence did the history, lore,
and culture of Texas play in their creative process? While readily
citing the ""decidedly Texas flavor"" in his own fiction, Jameson
seeks to uncover the inspirations in other writers from both the
expansive and rugged Texas terrain as well as the varied people
therein.The fourteen writers who comprise ""Notes from Texas""
range from the captivating and often humorous essayist Larry L.
King to the beloved historical novelist Elmer Kelton. Other
contributors include James Ward Lee, known for his expertise in
Texas cuisine and culture, and poet and songwriter Red Steagall.
This collection bestows each with a ""chance to express what they
wished to share about their art and their life as a Texas writer.
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