Literary Charleston And The Lowcountry

Author : Curtis Worthington
Publisher : Wyrick
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : American literature
ISBN : 094171117X

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Literary Charleston by Curtis Worthington Pdf

Literary Charleston: A Lowcountry Reader Curtis Worthington Charleston and the surrounding lowcountry of South Carolina have stimulated a host of literary endeavors and accomplishments. In this amthology, Editor Worthington has assembled a chronological selection of generous excerpts from some of the best writers who haved lived in CHarleston and/or used it as a locale, including William Bartram, William Gilmore Simms, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Amy Lowell, Owen Wister, DuBose Heyward, Josephine Humphreys, James Dickey, Pat Conroy, and others. A Forward by distinguished scholar and author Louis D. Rubin, Jr. and a Indroduction by the editor provide an overview of Charleston's rich literary history and a reationale for the inclusion of the authors and the works in this anthology. Back Flap Copy About the Editor Curtis Worthington brought up in Charleston, South Carolina and is descended from the Calhoun, Pickens, and other notable South Carolina families. Educated in Montreal, South Florida, and Oxford, he is the author of occasional critical writing and literary history. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Academy of Authors. In 1967, he received the "Skylark Prize" from the Poetry Society of South Carolina. He has traveled extensively in Europe, the Pacific and southeast Asia and is a practicing neurosurgeon in Charleston. Cover Art: Charleston--The Celebrated Southern Port Iver The Rooftops in 1870 by John Stobart. Reproduced by permission of the artist.

Author : Curtis Worthington
Publisher : Literary Cities
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1595340793

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Literary Charleston and the Lowcountry by Curtis Worthington Pdf

The different faces of Charleston, South Carolina, have created curiosity and wonder among writers for centuries. In Literary Charleston and the Lowcountry, Curtis Worthington compiles this intriguing and surprising, first-ever collection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry selections by thirty-four local and internationally acclaimed authors. It provides a rich tapestry of one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. The stories of this often mysterious and much-loved Colonial city is revealed through the eyes of writers who lived there or visited over the centuries. From the winding back alleys and ringing church bells of the historic district, to the expansive former plantations of the Low Country, to the seductive dune and white sands of nearby beaches, Literary Charleston and the Lowcountry presents a picture of Charleston never fully explored or appreciated, until now. Contributors include: William Bartram, William Gilmore Simms, Edgar Allen Poe, Henry James, Amy Lowell, Debose Heyward, Josephine Pickney, John Galsworthy, James Dickey, Pat Conroy, Shelby Foote, William Price Fox, Harlan Greene, Josephine Humphreys, Walker Percy, Padgett Powell, Louis D. Rubin Jr., Andy Warhol, and sixteen others.

Author : Aïda Rogers
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781611175981

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State of the Heart by Aïda Rogers Pdf

South Carolina is a state of inspiration as well as recreation. Through its natural beauty, storied heritage, and curious character, the Palmetto State finds its way into the hearts and imaginations of every native, resident, and guest to set foot on its 32,000 square miles of soil. Continuing the format of the popular original, this second volume of State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love celebrates and commemorates the connections that the accomplished contributors have found in the well-known and far-flung locations most dear to them. With companionable charm and storytellers’ spirits, editor Aïda Rogers and the thirty-six contributors invite you to amble across South Carolina with them for a chance to see the state as they have come to know it. For writers beloved places can captivate, teach, comfort, and occasionally haunt. In this collection contributors reflect on their hometowns, the rivers and roads that marked their lives’ journeys, and the maligned neighborhoods they transformed just by living and working in them. Family beach vacations, churches and churchyards, athletic arenas modest and grand, a mountain vista, a quiet pond, a city park, an old-time produce market, Lake Murray, Brookgreen Gardens—these are just a sampling of the nearly three dozen private and public places favored by this diverse group of writers of fiction, memoir, poetry, history, journalism, and more. Photographs, artwork, verse, and even a few recipes accompany the essays, bringing readers further into sharing the writers’ experiences. While State of the Heart is rooted in the landscape of South Carolina, readers from anywhere will relate to its universal themes of growing up and growing old, recognition of past mistakes, returned-to faith, the closeness of family and friends, honoring those who came before, and setting our collective sights on the promise of the future for cherished people and places. Marjory Wentworth, South Carolina’s poet laureate, provides the foreword to this collection, which includes her poem “One River, One Boat.”

Author : Joseph M. Flora,Lucinda Hardwick MacKethan
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001-11-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0807126926

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The Companion to Southern Literature by Joseph M. Flora,Lucinda Hardwick MacKethan Pdf

Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Selected as an Outstanding Reference Source by the Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association There are many anthologies of southern literature, but this is the first companion. Neither a survey of masterpieces nor a biographical sourcebook, The Companion to Southern Literature treats every conceivable topic found in southern writing from the pre-Columbian era to the present, referencing specific works of all periods and genres. Top scholars in their fields offer original definitions and examples of the concepts they know best, identifying the themes, burning issues, historical personalities, beloved icons, and common or uncommon stereotypes that have shaped the most significant regional literature in memory. Read the copious offerings straight through in alphabetical order (Ancestor Worship, Blue-Collar Literature, Caves) or skip randomly at whim (Guilt, The Grotesque, William Jefferson Clinton). Whatever approach you take, The Companion’s authority, scope, and variety in tone and interpretation will prove a boon and a delight. Explored here are literary embodiments of the Old South, New South, Solid South, Savage South, Lazy South, and “Sahara of the Bozart.” As up-to-date as grit lit, K Mart fiction, and postmodernism, and as old-fashioned as Puritanism, mules, and the tall tale, these five hundred entries span a reach from Lady to Lesbian Literature. The volume includes an overview of every southern state’s belletristic heritage while making it clear that the southern mind extends beyond geographical boundaries to form an essential component of the American psyche. The South’s lavishly rich literature provides the best means of understanding the region’s deepest nature, and The Companion to Southern Literature will be an invaluable tool for those who take on that exciting challenge. Description of Contents 500 lively, succinct articles on topics ranging from Abolition to Yoknapatawpha 250 contributors, including scholars, writers, and poets 2 tables of contents — alphabetical and subject — and a complete index A separate bibliography for most entries

Author : James M. Hutchisson,Harlan Greene
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 082032518X

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Renaissance in Charleston by James M. Hutchisson,Harlan Greene Pdf

"The essays tell how these and other individuals faced the tensions and contradictions of their time and place. While some traced their lineage back to the city's first families, others were relative newcomers. Some broke new ground racially and sexually as well as artistically; others perpetuated the myths of the Old South. Some were censured at home but praised in New York, London, and Paris. The essays also underscore the significance and growth of such cultural institutions as the Poetry Society of South Carolina, the Charleston Museum, and the Gibbes Art Gallery."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Cecily McMillan
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581576627

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Explorer's Guide Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands: A Great Destination (Eighth Edition) by Cecily McMillan Pdf

"By all odds the best all-purpose guide to one of the most magical regions." —John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Charleston has become the most compelling destination in the coastal south for people who are serious about food and cooking, and this new edition of Explorer’s Guides Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands: A Great Destination is your best source for information on the farm-to-table scene and the restaurants of its inspiring chefs. Also covered are the unique Gullah-Geechee culture of the Lowcountry; the myriad ways to explore on foot or by water; and the thriving arts and film community in Savannah. See why Charleston, Savannah and the historic small towns in between are beloved by residents and enchant visitors.

Author : Cecily McMillan
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781682685099

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Explorer's Guide Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands (9th Edition) by Cecily McMillan Pdf

Gracious history and modern luxuries in an exquisite natural setting Charleston has become the most compelling destination in the coastal South for people who are serious about food and cooking. Meanwhile, Savannah has the nation’s largest registered Urban Historic District, with a booming arts and film community to bring the past to life. This latest Explorer’s Guide is the best source for information on Charleston’s farm-to-table scene and Savannah’s artistic culture. And not to be missed: the area’s rural Coastal Islands hold rich history and the opportunity to learn more about the Gullah-Geechee culture of formerly enslaved Africans. Stay in romantic inns or luxurious resorts and dine on regional delicacies like oysters and quail. Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend or renting a cottage for a week, see why Charleston, Savannah, and the historic small towns in between are beloved by residents and continue to enchant visitors.

Author : Terri Peterson Smith
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781613744260

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Off the Beaten Page by Terri Peterson Smith Pdf

Blending literature and travel, this book offers a look at 15 U.S. destinations featured in the works of famous writers. Designed as a guide to help avid bibliophiles experience, in person, the places they've only read about, award-winning journalist Terri Peterson Smith takes readers on lively tours that include a Mark Twain inspired steamboat cruise on the Mississippi, a Devil in the White City view of Chicago in the Gilded Age, a voyage through the footsteps of the immigrants and iconoclasts of San Francisco, and a look at low country Charleston's rich literary tradition. With advice on planning stress-free group travel and lit trip tips for novices, this resource also features beyond the book experiences, such as Broadway shows, Segway tours, and kayaking, making it a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone who wants to extend the experience of a great read.

Author : Lawrence T. McDonnell
Publisher : Cambridge Studies on the Ameri
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107184930

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Performing Disunion by Lawrence T. McDonnell Pdf

A new history of the causes of the American Civil War, highlighting the role played by ordinary men in the secession debate and process.

Author : David T. Gleeson
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469607573

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The Green and the Gray by David T. Gleeson Pdf

Why did many Irish Americans, who did not have a direct connection to slavery, choose to fight for the Confederacy? This perplexing question is at the heart of David T. Gleeson's sweeping analysis of the Irish in the Confederate States of America. Taking a broad view of the subject, Gleeson considers the role of Irish southerners in the debates over secession and the formation of the Confederacy, their experiences as soldiers, the effects of Confederate defeat for them and their emerging ethnic identity, and their role in the rise of Lost Cause ideology. Focusing on the experience of Irish southerners in the years leading up to and following the Civil War, as well as on the Irish in the Confederate army and on the southern home front, Gleeson argues that the conflict and its aftermath were crucial to the integration of Irish Americans into the South. Throughout the book, Gleeson draws comparisons to the Irish on the Union side and to southern natives, expanding his analysis to engage the growing literature on Irish and American identity in the nineteenth-century United States.

Author : Cantrell, James P.
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1455605980

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How Celtic Culture Invented Southern Literature by Cantrell, James P. Pdf

Author : Rochelle Alers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743488983

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Lessons of a Lowcountry Summer by Rochelle Alers Pdf

From national bestselling author Rochelle Alers comes the unforgettable story of three strangers whose lives are forever changed on a sultry island off the South Carolina coast.... DR. HOPE SUTTON has everything she's always wanted: a winning career as an advice columnist and a hard-lovin' man who is not afraid to commit. But just when she's ready to settle down she finds out her man's been living a double life. Now she has to get a new one of her own -- starting with a soul-searching trip to McKinnon Island. REBECCA OWENS is a devoted wife and stay-at-home mother in desperate need of a vacation -- alone. But will spending the summer on McKinnon Island help her to get it together...or will she be tearing her family apart? THEODORE HOWELL has had a lot of success as a screenwriter. But his personal life? It's a mess. Suddenly the guardian of two half brothers and a half sister, how will this tried-and-true bachelor find room in his life for surrogate fatherhood and his demanding career? Their answers lie somewhere on sandy shores....

Author : John Caldwell Guilds
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 161075381X

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Simms: a Literary Life (p) by John Caldwell Guilds Pdf

Encompasses ante-colonial America, the English colonies, the Revolutionary War, and the rampaging frontier and constitutes a unique national literary treasure. Guilds's Simms restores Simms to his proper place as a major figure in American letters and reintroduces the man and the author to the reading public.

Author : Heidi Hostetter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996133747

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Things We Surrender by Heidi Hostetter Pdf

Family has to take you in, no matter how many mistakes you’ve made.At least that’s what Joanna Rutledge Reed thought. At eighteen, she left her family’s ancestral home in Charleston, South Carolina, despite promising to stay. For years, she did whatever she wanted, barely giving her family a second thought. But a string of bad decisions results in heartbreak, forcing her to return home, her life in tatters.While her wayward sister traveled the world, Marcy remained in Charleston, caring for her aging grandmother and managing the family business, and she’s got problems of her own that no one seems to notice or care about. When Joanna arrives unexpectedly, Marcy bristles at the intrusion, suspicious of her sister’s motives.As Joanna picks up the threads of her old life, she discovers things are not what they appear to be. Painful memories and hidden secrets resurface, leading Joanna to question everything she thought she knew about her family. When her life begins to crash around her again, she needs her sister more than ever.Set against the rich tapestry of Charleston, South Carolina, three generations of strong Southern women share a history and not-quite-forgotten secrets. Will the bonds they forged years ago be strong enough to give them a second chance at being a family?305 pagesTHINGS WE SURRENDER is the newest novel from the author of the successful Inlet Beach novels, The Inheritance and A Light in the Window.

Author : William Gilmore Simms
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1570036128

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The Golden Christmas by William Gilmore Simms Pdf

A holiday romance, rich in historical particulars, from South Carolina's foremost writer Rife with historical details and peppered with comic characters, The Golden Christmas remains a timeless tale of South Carolina's rich holiday heritage. Originally published in 1852, William Gilmore Simms's classic lowcountry romance chronicles the social customs and Christmas traditions of an antebellum plantation near Charleston. Drawing influence from Romeo and Juliet and A Christmas Carol, Simms centers his plot on the pride of a Huguenot family, the prejudice of an English family, and the plight of star-crossed lovers, Ned Bulmer and Paula Bonneau, to win the blessings of both feuding houses amid a festive and frantic holiday season. Simms populates his novel with a lively cast--a learned Northern professor, a young English nobleman, opinionated widows, a blustery plantation owner, a condescending servant, a pig-thieving coachman, and a good-hearted barrister. Interwoven into the text are engrossing details about the lavish decorations and festivities that were the hallmark of Christmas celebrations in the antebellum South. Vibrant fireworks, candles nestled in holly, games of whist and backgammon, Yule logs, eggnog, and a visit from Father Chrystmasse all play their parts as the narrative unfolds. Here, too, are accurate descriptions of dress, dialogue, recreation, cultural mores, social hierarchy, and a vivid tableau of a shopping trip to Charleston's King, Queen, and Meeting streets in the 1850s. Equal parts novel of manners and comic romance, The Golden Christmas is now, as it has always been, a holiday gift to lovers of Southern lore from South Carolina's most famous author. This edition includes an introduction by Simms historian David Aiken.