James Still in Interviews, Oral Histories and Memoirs

James Still in Interviews, Oral Histories and Memoirs
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9780786436989
ISBN-13 : 0786436980
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Book Synopsis James Still in Interviews, Oral Histories and Memoirs by : Ted Olson

Download or read book James Still in Interviews, Oral Histories and Memoirs written by Ted Olson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most admired and influential authors to work in and write about Appalachia, James Still excelled in every genre of literature in which he worked, from novels and short stories to poetry, children's books, and folklore collections. This book is intended to help readers more fully understand and appreciate the many facets of Still's literary voice and vision, compiling transcribed versions of virtually all the interviews and oral histories ever conducted with James Still, along with numerous memoirs in which some of the leading voices in the Appalachian studies movement memorably express their appreciation for Still and his literary legacy.


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