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 from New Orleans, Louisiana. The book provides a personal account of King's life and experiences as a writer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the book, King recounts her childhood in New Orleans, her education, and her early literary career. She also shares her perspectives on the cultural and social changes taking place in the South during her lifetime, including the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Throughout the memoir, King reflects on her friendships with other notable writers and intellectuals of the time, such as Mark Twain and Lafcadio Hearn. She also discusses her travels to Europe and her experiences as a woman writer in a male-dominated field. ""Memories Of A Southern Woman Of Letters"" is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering female author and provides valuable insights into the literary and cultural history of the American South.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436688655
• ISBN13: 9781436688659
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"