Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry & Prose in the City of Brotherly Love
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- Synopsis
- &“Peppered with many . . . unexpected literary treasures . . . A wonderful introduction to/overview of [Philadelphia&’s] abundant literary heritage&” (Philly.com). Since Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin put type to printing press, Philadelphia has been a haven and an inspiration for writers. Local essayist Agnes Repplier once shared a glass of whiskey with Walt Whitman, who frequently strolled Market Street. Gothic writers like Edgar Allan Poe and George Lippard plumbed the city&’s dark streets for material. In the twentieth century, Northern Liberties native John McIntyre found a backdrop for his gritty noir in the working-class neighborhoods, while novelist Pearl S. Buck discovered a creative sanctuary in Center City. From Quaker novelist Charles Brockden Brown to 1973 US poet laureate Daniel Hoffman, author Thom Nickels explores Philadelphia&’s literary landscape. Includes photos
- Copyright:
- 2015
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 163 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781625853431
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781626198104
- Publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 10/14/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Thom Nickels
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Travel, Biographies and Memoirs
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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