“A comprehensive and unsurpassed anthology of women writers from
Appalachia . . . Exceptional in diversity and scope.” —Southern
Historian Listen Here: Women Writing in Appalachia is a landmark
anthology that brings together the work of 105 Appalachian women
writers, including Dorothy Allison, Harriette Simpson Arnow, Annie
Dillard, Nikki Giovanni, Denise Giardina, Barbara Kingsolver, Jayne
Anne Phillips, Janice Holt Giles, George Ella Lyon, Sharyn McCrumb,
and Lee Smith. Editors Sandra L. Ballard and Patricia L. Hudson offer
a diverse sampling of time periods and genres, established authors and
emerging voices. From regional favorites to national bestsellers, this
unprecedented gathering of Appalachian voices displays the remarkable
talent of the region’s women writers who’ve made their mark at
home and across the globe. “A giant step forward in Appalachian
studies for both students and scholars of the region and the general
reader . . . Nothing less than a groundbreaking and landmark
addition to the national treasury of American literature.”
—Bloomsbury Review “A remarkable accomplishment, bringing
together the work of 105 female Appalachian writers saying what they
want to, and saying it in impressive bodies of literature.”
—Lexington Herald-Leader “One of the keenest pleasures in
Listen Here lies in its diversity of voices and genres.” —Material
Culture “Besides introducing readers to many new voices, the
anthology provides a strong counterpart to the stereotype of
hillbillies that have cursed the region.” —Atlanta
Journal-Constitution “Full of welcome surprises to those new to this
regional literature: specifically, it includes particularly strong
selections from children’s fiction and a substantial number of
African American writers.” —Choice
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ISBN
9780813143583
Publisert
2013
Utgiver
Vendor
The University Press of Kentucky
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok