James Still: Critical Essays on the Dean of Appalachian Literature (Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies): 17 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786430761 ISBN 13: 9780786430765

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2007

Synopsis

Best known as the author of the acclaimed novel River of Earth (1940), Alabama native James Still is one of the most critically acclaimed writers of Appalachian literature. This compilation of scholarly essays (new and reprinted from hard-to-find sources) exploring Still's literary work is the first book-length collection of its kind and features contributions from leading scholars and writers, including Wendell Berry, Fred Chappell, Jim Wayne Miller, Jeff Daniel Marion, Diane Fisher, Dean Cadle, and Hal Crowther. The book explores the full range of Still's literary interests, with separate chapters devoted to River of Earth, his short stories, poetry, folkloric writings, and writings for children.

About this title

About the Authors

Ted Olson lives in Johnson City, Tennessee, and teaches Appalachian Studies and English at East Tennessee State University.

Kathy H. Olson teaches English and writing classes at Appalachian State University. She lives in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Co
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786430761
• ISBN 13: 9780786430765
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260
• Editor: Olson Ted, Olson Kathy H.