Kentucky in American Letters, 1784-1912. Vol. 2 of 2 by John Wilson Townsend
"Kentucky in American Letters, 1784-1912. Vol. 2 of 2" by John Wilson Townsend is a collection of writings that serves as a historical account reflecting the literary contributions and cultural narratives of Kentucky from the late 18th century to early 20th century. The compilation likely draws on literature and authors specific to Kentucky, showcasing a wide range of voices that include poets, novelists, and playwrights, thus giving a narrative of the state’sunique place in American literature. At the start of this second volume, the author introduces various key figures in Kentucky's literary history, such as James Newton Baskett, James Lane Allen, and others, highlighting their contributions and personal backgrounds. The opening sections include first-hand writings from these authors, such as Baskett’s story about young love, illustrating the deep connections and complexities of relationships set against the picturesque backdrop of Kentucky. This compilation not only highlights individual works but also emphasizes the evolution of Kentucky's cultural identity within the broader context of American literature, setting the stage for the diverse array of stories and poems that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Townsend, John Wilson, 1885-1968 |
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| Title | Kentucky in American Letters, 1784-1912. Vol. 2 of 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brian Sogard, Douglas L. Alley, III and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American literature -- Kentucky -- Bio-bibliography |
| Subject | Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Kentucky |
| Subject | American literature -- Kentucky |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Literary collections |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Kentucky -- In literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39407 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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