Samway Patrick Forkner Benjamin (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 425 pages. Some of the greatest storytellers of our time chronicle twentieth-century southern life. Rich in irony, sly humor, and vivid, dramatic imagery, the literature of the modern South is a vital amalgam of a once-rural society's storytelling tradition and the painful contradictions and cultural clashes brought about by rapid change. The stories in this collection are as diverse as the region itself, yet they are all connected by a shared history and a uniquely southern strain of American language and narrative. Contributors include Truman Capote, William Faulkner, Carson McCullers, Flannery O'Connor, Katherine Anne Porter, Alice Walker, Eudora Welty, and Tennessee Williams. (SL#101/2).…

mass market paperback. Condition: good; used. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED12mo; 424 pages; good mass market paperback; slight nicks to cover edges; tips bumped with slight fray; slight tanning to cover; tanned pages; slight scuffs back cover; clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Delve into the heart of twentieth-century Southern life with Stories of the Modern South, a masterfully curated anthology that captures the region?s rich tapestry of voices. Edited by Ben Forkner and Patrick Samway, S.J., this collection brings together some of the most compelling storytellers of our time, including William Faulkner, Flannery O?Connor, Truman Capote, Alice Walker, and Tennessee Williams. Each narrative offers a window into the complexities of Southern identity, exploring themes of tradition, change, and the enduring human spirit. Praised for its honesty and delicate sentimentality, this anthology is both thought-provoking and inspiring, making it an essential read for educators, scholars, and literary enthusiasts alike. Whether you?re seeking a deeper understanding of Southern culture or simply a collection of powerful short stories, Stories of the Modern South offers a profound and engaging experience.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Moderate wear to covers, including a small bump to front bottom right corner and some chipping to spine. Light tanning to pages. Internally clean.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Slight shelf wear. Slight aging throughout. Spine curled, but secure.

Soft cover. Condition: VG. First Edition. Very good in original pad-bound wrappers with light wear. Uncorrected proof. Uncommon in this format.