A History Of Southern Literature (1906)

By Carl Holliday

Book Overview

A History Of Southern Literature is a book written by Carl Holliday and published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the literary history of the American South, covering the period from the colonial era to the turn of the 20th century. It examines the major literary movements and genres that emerged in the region, including the plantation tradition, the Southern Gothic, and the Agrarian movement. Additionally, the book explores the cultural and historical context that shaped Southern literature, including slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The author also provides biographical information on many of the major Southern writers, including William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, and Eudora Welty. A History Of Southern Literature is a seminal work in the field of Southern literary studies and remains an important reference for scholars and students of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437456251
• ISBN13: 9781437456257
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"