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Southern Appalachian Poetry
An Anthology of Works by 37 Poets
Edited by Marita Garin

ISBN 978-0-7864-3429-9
36 photos, glossary, notes, index
275pp. softcover (7 x 10) 2008

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Description
The mountain South thrives on centuries-old traditions, a fact well known to readers of Appalachian literature, which is among the richest and most evocative of any region in the country.

This anthology collects 225 poems by 37 poets of Southern Appalachia, from James Still and Louise McNeill to Robert Morgan, Fred Chappell and Charles Wright. Embracing the region’s strong narrative tradition, dialect and syntax, the collection also includes poems that redefine the terms of isolation, as technological change and heightened tourism bring the old and new ways into greater tension.

Autobiographical essays introduce each poet and his or her work. Notes explain colloquial, obscure, or historical references appearing in the poems.

About the Author
Marita Garin lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Her work has been published in numerous journals including Southern Humanities Review, The Hudson Review, Colorado State Review and The Hollins Critic.

Reviews

"a fabulous resource...overall impact is quite rich"--Appalachian Heritage

"McFarland & Company deserves considerable praise for its Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies series, which for more than a decade has brought out a fascinating collection of books. Marita Garin also has offered a valuable service to the study of Appalachian literature, and stopped a gap that has been open for too long...a rewarding and pleasurable book"--Appalachian Journal

"a much welcomed collection that avoids the usual pratfalls. If you’re looking for an anthology that’s completely satisfying, Southern Appalachian Poetry will not disappoint. You’ll come away with a true sense of what mountain culture used to be"--The Pilot