The Louisville Anthology (Belt City Anthologies)

By: Erin Keane

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Synopsis: An anthology of essays and poems by natives and transplants offering a refreshing variety of perspectives of the Kentucky city. What is Louisville&’s identity in the twenty-first century? Is it the southernmost midwestern city, the midwestiest southern town, or somewhere in between? Living on the border of two regions creates a hybrid sensibility full of contradictions that can be difficult to articulate beyond &“from Louisville, not Kentucky.&” In this collection of evocative essays and poems by natives and transplants, The Louisville Anthology offers locals and visitors a closer look at compelling private and public spaces around town. It&’s an attempt to articulate what defines Louisville beyond its most recognized cultural exports. Edited by Erin Keene, editor-in-chief at Salon.com, this is a portrait of a city caught between onward and remember-when. Here, readers will encounter stories about: · Louisville&’s early punk scene · Life as a transplant in Butcherville · A Trip to Cave Hill Cemetery · A Trek to find Muhammad Ali&’s Louisville · And more A perfect book for Louisville natives or for those looking for a more nuanced look at an often-stereotyped region of the country.

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