A Cumberland Vendetta - Fox, John
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John Fox was an American journalist, short story writer and novelist. Fox was born in Kentucky, educated at Harvard, and became a journalist in New York. A Mountain Europa was his first novel serialized in Century Magazine. Many of his works are in a naturalist style while others are dramas or historical romances. A Cumberland Vendetta is set in the rural mountain area of Kentucky. This action story grasps the strong character the mountain people. The story begins "The cave had been their hiding-place as children; it was a secret refuge now against hunger or darkness when they were hunting in…mehr

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John Fox was an American journalist, short story writer and novelist. Fox was born in Kentucky, educated at Harvard, and became a journalist in New York. A Mountain Europa was his first novel serialized in Century Magazine. Many of his works are in a naturalist style while others are dramas or historical romances. A Cumberland Vendetta is set in the rural mountain area of Kentucky. This action story grasps the strong character the mountain people. The story begins "The cave had been their hiding-place as children; it was a secret refuge now against hunger or darkness when they were hunting in the woods. The primitive meal was finished; ashes were raked over the red coals; the slice of bacon and the little bag of meal were hung high against the rock wall; and the two stepped from the cavern into a thicket of rhododendrons."
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John Fox Jr. (1862-1919) was an American journalist, novelist, and short story writer, renowned for his vivid depictions of life in the rural areas of the Appalachian Mountains. A native of Kentucky, Fox studied at Harvard University before embarking on a writing career that would celebrate the traditions and character of his regional background. His literary work is often characterized by its focus on adventure, local color, and the clash between modern progress and traditional ways of life. 'A Cumberland Vendetta,' one of his earlier works, showcases his interest in the themes of family honor and the feuds that marked the history of Kentucky and neighboring states. This novella, published in the late 19th century, is exemplary of Fox's ability to weave a narrative rich with the socio-cultural nuances of the time. His stories are not merely tales of conflict but are underlined by a deep understanding of the complexities and the human condition in the geographical isolation of the Cumberland area. As Fox's reputation grew, his skills as a storyteller firmly established him in American literary circles. His depiction of Appalachia continues to contribute to the understanding and appreciation of this region in American cultural and literary history.