Ink Trails: Michigan's Famous and Forgotten Authors

Dempsey, Dave,Dempsey, Jack

ISBN 10: 1611860601 / ISBN 13: 9781611860603

Published by Michigan State University Press, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ink Trails: Michigan's Famous and Forgotten Authors
• Publisher: Michigan State University Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1611860601
• ISBN 13: 9781611860603
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Long revered as the birthplace of many of the nation’s best-known authors, Michigan has also served as inspiration to countless others. In this entertaining and well-researched book—the first of its kind—the secrets, legends, and myths surrounding some of Michigan’s literary luminaries are explored. Which Michigan poet inspired a state law requiring teachers to assign at least one of his compositions to all students? Which young author emerged from the University of Michigan with a bestselling novel derided by some critics as “vulgar”? And from what Michigan city did Arthur Miller, Robert Frost, and Jane Kenyon draw vital inspiration? The answers to these questions and more are revealed in this rich literary history that highlights the diversity of those whose impact on letters has been indelible and distinctly Michiganian.

About the Author

Dave Dempsey is the author and coauthor of eight nonfiction books and was named Michigan Author of the Year by the Michigan Library Association and the Michigan Center for the Book in 2009.