Book series: Literary Cities
Literary Cities offers portraits of some of the most culturally rich and historic cities in the nation. Each book in the series includes illuminating vignettes of fact and fiction, and poetry and prose, from dozens of writers inspired by these colorful cities. Let classic and contemporary writers be your guides as you develop a unique insight into these vibrant and remarkable international cities without leaving your armchair or as take-alongs to enhance your travel experience.
Literary Charleston and the Lowcountry
Curtis Worthington (editor), Louis D. Rubin, Jr. (foreword)
The different faces of Charleston, South Carolina, have created curiosity and wonder among writers for centuries. In Literary Charleston and the Lowcountry, Curtis Worthington compiles this intriguing and surprising collection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry selections by thirty-four local and internationally acclaimed authors. It provides a rich tapestry of one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide....
Literary Nashville
Patrick Allen (editor), Madison Jones (foreword)
From honky tonk to high art, from Printer’s Alley to the Parthenon, Nashville is a writer’s town.There are many accents in Nashville, from the twang of country music and rockabilly to the well-bred tones of Belle Meade society. From Davy Crockett tales and the Agrarians to the BillBoard Top 100 and Goo-Goo Clusters, Nashville is known around the world. Yet the city’s true identity is best realized through its fiction,...
Literary Savannah
Patrick Allen (editor)
The statues of Savannah’s Monument Square are silent. The status of the solemn girl in Bonaventure Cemetery—made famous in John Berendt’s now legendary book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—cannot speak. Only Savannah’s literary monuments can give voice to the rich and diverse history of one of America’s greatest and most visited cities. Many have written about Savannah, but few have captured the true spirit...
Literary Washington, D.C.
Patrick Allen (editor), Alan Cheuse (foreword)
The public face of Washington—the gridiron of L’Enfant’s avenues, the buttoned-down demeanor of Sloan Wilson’s archetypal “Man in the Grey Flannel Suit,” the monumental buildings of the Triangle—rarely gives up the secrets of this city’s rich life. But beneath the surface there are countless stories to be told. From the early swamp days to the Civil War, the Gilded Age to the New Deal and McCarthy eras, as the center...