Eudora Welty
A Writer's Life
$34.93
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
15 October 1999
Summary
Eudora Welty is a beloved institution of Southern fiction and American literature, whose closely guarded privacy has prevented a full-scale study of her life and work–until now.A significant contribution to the world of letters, Ann Waldron’s biography chronicles the history and achievements of one of our greatest living authors, from a Mississippi childhood to the sale of her first short story, from her literary friendships with Katherine Anne Porter and Elizabeth Bowen to her rivalry with C…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385476485 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0385476485 |
| Author: | Ann Waldron |
| Publisher: | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 1999 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“A judicious account, written against the odds…[Eudora Welty] is lucky that Ann Waldron is her first biographer.”–The Atlanta Journal-Constitution“A biography of admirable and considerable detail…engaging and well researched.”–Chicago Tribune“Waldron paints an appealing portrait of this shy, yet gifted storyteller.”–The Christian Science Monitor“Rich in detail and anecdote, this is an elegant and worthwhile book about an amiable woman who has become one of America’s greatest writers.”–The Tampa Tribune“Fans of Eudora Welty should not miss this.”–The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City)“A lively chronicle….Waldron draws persuasive conclusions about Welty’s secrets.”–The Commercial Appeal (Memphis)“Adds dimension and context to Welty’s carefully protected image….By the end of Waldron’s carefully researched treatise, Welty emerges even more of a heroine, even more beloved than she was before.”–The Miami Herald“Truly impressive….At last, a solid foundation is in place.”–Trenton Times“Evenhanded and respectful….A good introduction to one of our greatest living writers.”–Houston Chronicle
About The Author
Ann Waldron
Ann Waldron is the author of two critically acclaimed Southern biographies, Close Connections- Caroline Gordon and the Southern Renaissance and Hodding Carter.She has been a reporter and columnist for the Miami Herald, St.Petersburg Times, and Atlanta Constitution, as well as book editor at the Houston Chronicle.She is also the author of seven books for children.
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