The Narrative Forms of Southern Community (Southern Literary Studies) - Hardcover

Romine, Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 080712401X ISBN 13: 9780807124017

Publisher: Louisiana State University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Examines the paradox that communities famous for their cohesiveness and moral stability were in fact oppressive along race and class lines. The author uses readings from "Georgia Scenes", "Swallow Barn", "In Ole Virginia", "Lanterns on the Levee" and "Light in August" to illustrate this point.

About this title

About the Author

Scott Romine is assistant professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Edition details

• Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080712401X
• ISBN 13: 9780807124017
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248