Community across time : Robert Morgan's words for home / Rebecca Godwin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Godwin, Rebecca, 1594- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Morgan, Robert, 1944---Criticism and interpretation.

Morgan, Robert.

Morgan, Robert, 1944---Family.

Memory in literature.

Families in literature.

Genealogy in literature.

Landscapes in literature.

Appalachian Region--In literature.

Appalachian Region.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Community Across Time

Place of Publication:

West Virginia University Press

Morgantown, West Virginia : West Virginia University Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book explores the life and work of Robert Morgan, a significant figure in Appalachian literature. It delves into his influences, literary community, and the context of his writings, including his poetry, short stories, and novels. The book examines Morgan's portrayal of Appalachian history, culture, and landscape, highlighting his focus on themes such as economic hardship, war, social class distinctions, and environmental issues. The author's goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Morgan's contributions to literature and his deep connection to his Southern Appalachian roots. The intended audience includes literary scholars, students, and readers interested in Appalachian studies and American literature. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Preface

1. Influences and Context: Robert Morgan in Literary Community

2. Roots of a Writing Life: His Appalachian Homes, South and North

3. Sixteenth- through Nineteenth-Century History: Fictionalizing Pioneers and Conflicts

4. The Family Novels: Two Generations of Paternal and Maternal Ancestors

5. More Short Fiction: Classism, War, Machine-Age Destruction

6. Poetry’s Place: Memory, Nature, Science, Resurrection

7. Final Words: The Morgenland Elohist

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Godwin, Rebecca Community Across Time

ISBN:

9781952271830

1952271835

OCLC:

1372619689