A John Graves Reader

by John Graves

Book Overview

Since the publication of his haunting, elegiac Goodbye to a River in 1960, John Graves has become one of Texas' most beloved writers, whose circle of loyal readers extends far beyond the borders of his home state. A "regional" writer only by virtue of his gift for vividly evoking the spirit of the land and its people, Mr. Graves is also admired for the unerring craftsmanship of his prose.

Now the University of Texas Press takes great...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292727968
• ISBN13: 9780292727960
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A philosopher and complex man

John Graves is a complex mixture; ardent bird watcher and a hunter, a rancher and a conservationist, sometimes world traveler and a stay at home Texan, and a historian. His writings are interesting and always have a point. I'm going to read more John Graves.

Should be required reading

A John Graves Reader should be required reading for all high school english students. His "Hardscrabble" should also be required reading for english and history students. They contain so many interesting facts and are so eloquently written that I read every word. No skimming or speed reading. I've experienced fence building, house and barn construction, livestock and wildlife care, good and not-so-good neighbors, and Texas. Graves presents these and many other subjects in such interesting ways that will encourage a reader to live more harmoniously with others and make the best of this world that we live in.