Memories Of A Southern Woman Of Letters

By Grace Elizabeth King

Book Overview

""Memories Of A Southern Woman Of Letters"" is a memoir written by Grace King, a prominent American author who lived in New Orleans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles King's life and experiences as a writer, as well as her observations of Southern culture and society during a time of great change. King reflects on her childhood, her education, and her relationships with other writers and intellectuals of her time, including Mark Twain, Lafcadio Hearn, and William Faulkner. She also discusses the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the South, and the struggles of women in a male-dominated literary world. King's writing is insightful, poignant, and often humorous, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of Southern life and culture. ""Memories Of A Southern Woman Of Letters"" is a fascinating and important work for anyone interested in Southern literature, history, and culture.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: 1163153370
• ISBN13: 9781163153376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"