Eliza Calvert Hall, Harry Russell Ballinger

Broschiertes Buch

Clover and Blue Grass

Beschreibung

Step back in time with Eliza Calvert Hall's "Clover and Blue Grass," a captivating collection of short stories that vividly portrays the social life and customs of rural Kentucky. This carefully reproduced edition offers a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the enduring charm and poignant realities of Southern fiction. Hall's insightful observations capture the essence of community and tradition, exploring the nuances of human connection against the backdrop of Kentucky's iconic landscapes. These stories, steeped in the rich soil of Southern life, resonate with timeless themes of family, friendship, and the complexities of social interactions. "Clover and Blue Grass" is a journey into the heart of Kentucky, where the spirit of a place and its people comes alive through masterful storytelling. A treasured piece of literary history, this collection provides a window into the past, revealing the enduring power of human experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Eliza Calvert Hall, born Eliza Caroline Obenchain in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on February 11, 1856, has made a significant mark in American literature with her keen portrayals of rural life, staunch advocacy for women's rights, and her fine craftsmanship in storytelling. Her literary career was embellished by her best-known work, 'Clover and Blue Grass' (1908), which encapsulates her nuanced depiction of the rustic charm and the simple yet profound lives of inhabitants of her native state, Kentucky. Hall's writing exudes a warm, conversational tone, often imbued with a touch of regional dialect and an underlying progressive sentiment that garnered her acclaim during her lifetime. As a feminist and suffragist, her literature served as a soft-spoken rebellion against the established gender norms and a plea for the intellectual and political emancipation of women. Hall's dedication to capturing the spirit of her time and place, combined with her advocacy for social reform, contributed to her status as a distinctive voice in the panorama of American regionalist literature at the turn of the 20th century. Her body of work, shorter stories and essays, while not voluminous, remains a testament to her craft and her commitment to themes that champion a more egalitarian society.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 154g
• ISBN-13: 9781023231664
• ISBN-10: 1023231662
• Artikelnr.: 74124580