Appalachia
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Introduction to Appalachian Literature, Part 2: Nonfiction
In my last post, I introduced you to several notable fiction titles in Appalachian literature. In this post, I’m highlighting three nonfiction titles that give you a glimpse into the history and diverse lived experiences of the region. The Southern Review of Books calls titles such as these a “new wave of Appalachian literature [that]… Continue reading
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Introduction to Appalachian Literature, Part 1: Fiction
Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead won the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction. In an interview on Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize for Fiction podcast, Kingsolver talks about how important it was to her to write about her home, Appalachia. In episode one of the Read Appalachia podcast, guest Melissa Helton identifies three waves of Appalachian literature – wave… Continue reading