Timeless writings and a moving biography come together in a distinguished late 19th‑century collection.
This volume gathers the writings of Arthur Handly Marks, complemented by an introduction that frames his life, spirit, and craft. It blends personal reminiscence with a tapestry of essays, speeches, and verse that capture a thoughtful, observant mind in the years after his University of the South days.
- Explore a wide range of pieces from poetry to public orations and critical notes, offering a window into Marks’s literary voice and interests.
- Read the warmly written introduction by Bishop Thomas F. Gailor, which situates the author within his family, education, and historical moment.
- Encounter portraits of places, people, and ideas that shaped Marks, including reflections on culture, history, and the art of rhetoric.
- Discover literary selections that illuminate themes of dignity, human nature, and the moral imagination through the author’s perspective and craft.
Ideal for readers drawn to late 19th‑century American letters, personal literary archives, and anthology editions that blend biography with prose and poetry.