Thomas Dixon Jr. and the Birth of Modern America

by Randal L. Hall and Michele K. Gillespie

Book Overview

A sweeping yet rigorous analysis of Dixon and his work. The collection approaches the southern intellectual through multiple methodologies -- from literary theory and film studies to social history and religious studies. We get an exhaustive yet diverse perspective on Dixon's influence and legacy. -- Journal of American History
Thomas Dixon Jr. (1864--1946), best remembered today as the author of the racist novels that served as the basis for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807135321
• ISBN13: 9780807135327
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"