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Notes From Texas: On Writing in the Lone Star State
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Hardcover. How did they accomplish their goals? Why did they choose the writing life? What influence did the history, lore, and culture of Texas play in their creative process? This collection of fourteen essays by some of the prominent Texas writers explores questions such as these. Editor(s): Jameson, W. C. Num Pages: 250 pages, 15 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: DN; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 553.
From the Guadalupe Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert to the Hill Country to the Red River, the vast landscape of Texas has afforded the cultural depth and diversity to inspire its writers. The richness of Texas folklore, history, and traditions has left an unmistakable mark on the art of the region. Both native and transplant Texas writers alike have been keenly shaped by the distinctive aroma of fresh corn tortillas, tales of Mescalero Apaches, and Tejano and ranchera music.W.C. Jameson has compiled an assorted collection of fourteen essays by some of the most prominent Texas writers through which he hopes ... Read more
From the Guadalupe Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert to the Hill Country to the Red River, the vast landscape of Texas has afforded the cultural depth and diversity to inspire its writers. The richness of Texas folklore, history, and traditions has left an unmistakable mark on the art of the region. Both native and transplant Texas writers alike have been keenly shaped by the distinctive aroma of fresh corn tortillas, tales of Mescalero Apaches, and Tejano and ranchera music.W.C. Jameson has compiled an assorted collection of fourteen essays by some of the most prominent Texas writers through which he hopes ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Texas Christian University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Fort Worth, United States
ISBN
9780875653587
SKU
V9780875653587
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About
W.C. JAMESON is the award-winning author of some fifty books, numerous articles and essays, hundreds of songs, and dozens of poems. He has written and performed in a musical and penned the sound tracks for three films. When not writing, Jameson performs at folk festivals, roadhouses, dance halls, and on television. He splits his time between living in Woodland Park, ... Read more
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