What does it mean to be a Southern writer in the 1970s? What is the nature of today's South and what prospects does it offer a writer? These twelve interviews with writers of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction elicit some thoughtful and revealing answers.
Like many other northern clergymen after the Civil War, A.D. Mayo became interested in the role that education could play in rebuilding... Læs mere
Daniel Russell is a good example of what Carl Degler has termed “the other South”. The son of an aristocratic North... Læs mere
What contributed to Grace King's critical acclaim, and her continued importance across time, was the panoramic view of social and historical New... Læs mere
Sportsmen will find pleasant reading in this rich collection of tales of hunting in the Old South. The book will be of particular interest to... Læs mere
The thirty years prior to the Civil War were flamboyant and fiery times for the South. People had a passion for political issues and an ear for the lusty oratory that could be... Læs mere
The first comprehensive study of Harry S. Truman as commander in chief, this is an important and highly relevant book, especially in view of the growing concern over the president's ability to wage war without the consent of either the Congress or the American people.
From contemporary newspapers, periodicals, memoirs, and diaries, this book fashions a fascinating story of a great actress and her contribution to the development of American repertory theatre during this vital period.
William Hoffman is a master storyteller, and Follow Me Home reveals him at his inimitable best. In these superbly crafted stories, he explores one of the most secret places of the... Læs mere