An Arkansas Planter (eBook)

Opie Percival Read (Autor)

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2022
157 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654735534-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "An Arkansas Planter," Opie Percival Read crafts a vivid narrative that explores the complex socio-economic landscape of the post-Civil War South. Through the eyes of a resilient young planter, the novel critiques the challenges of Reconstruction, combining rich regional dialects and a keen sense of place to immerse the reader in the Southern milieu. Read's literary style is marked by his extensive use of local color, revealing the intricacies of plantation life, racial dynamics, and the hardships faced by the agrarian class during this tumultuous era. Opie Percival Read, born in 1852 in a Southern agricultural community, draws on his personal experiences and observations to create this authentic portrayal of Southern life. A journalist and editor, Read was deeply attuned to the cultural currents of his time, often addressing social issues inherent in the Southern identity. His background in journalism provided him with the keen observational skills necessary for portraying the nuances of human behavior and societal change, which are prominently featured in this work. For readers interested in an insightful exploration of Southern identity, "An Arkansas Planter" offers a compelling narrative that reveals the enduring spirit of its characters against the backdrop of historical upheaval. This novel serves as both a poignant reflection on the American South and a testament to Read's literary prowess, making it a worthy addition to any literary collection.

Autor

Opie Percival Read (1852–1939) was an American journalist, humorist, and author, best-known for his engaging portrayals of life in the Southern United States. Born on December 22, 1852, in Nashville, Tennessee, Read developed his literary talent and eye for the Southern milieu that would make his works both popular and insightful. In 1898, he published 'An Arkansas Planter', a novel that offers an authentic glimpse into the customs and social landscape of postbellum Arkansas. Through humor and pathos, Read weaves a narrative that reflects the complexities of race relations and the transformation of Southern society following the Civil War. His writing style, characterized by a blend of satirical wit and sympathetic storytelling, endeared him to a wide readership. Read's contributions to American literature include not only novels but also short stories and journalistic pieces. His works capture the deliberate rhythms of the Deep South and have been hailed for their preservation of the colloquial charms as well as their candid social insights. 'An Arkansas Planter' remains a significant work for those studying the Southern literary canon and Reconstruction-era America. Throughout his prodigious career, Opie Percival Read nurtured an authentic voice that spoke to and for the American South, earning him a place among the pantheon of celebrated chroniclers of American life.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th Century American Literature • American Literature • American regional literature • Antebellum South • antebellum South fiction • Arkansas • Arkansas historical fiction • class struggles • Cultural transition • Fiction • historical fiction • historical narrative • moral dilemmas • Opie Percival Read novels • plantation life • Plantation narratives • plantation owner • postbellum south • Post-Civil War stories • Race relations • Reconstruction era novels • Regional Authenticity • regional fiction • Regional Storytelling • rural life fiction • Social commentary • Southern Culture • Southern humor • Southern Literature • southern society • wealthy planter