George Scarbrough, Appalachian Poet A Biographical and Literary Study with Unpublished Writings |
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| Author:
| Mackin, Randy |
| Series title: | Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-6371-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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Poet and novelist George Scarbrough enjoyed a career that spanned eight decades, including numerous awards and a 1990 Pulitzer Prize nomination for Invitation to Kim. This biography makes use of Scarbrough's personal journals to tie his literature to his life, and includes previously unpublished poetry, letters, and prose pieces provided by Scarbrough. It demonstrates that he is among the best poets of the 20th century and draws new attention to an enduring body of work.
Poet and novelist George Scarbrough enjoyed a career that spanned eight decades, including numerous awards and a 1990 Pulitzer Prize nomination for Invitation to Kim. This biography makes use of Scarbrough's personal journals to tie his literature to his life, and includes previously unpublished poetry, letters, and prose pieces provided by Scarbrough. It demonstrates that he is among the best poets of the 20th century and draws new attention to an enduring body of work.