Eugenia Dunlap Potts

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Idle Hour Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Human Relationships Through Southern Fiction

Beschreibung

Eugenia Dunlap Potts' "Idle Hour Stories" is a captivating collection of short tales that illuminate the daily lives and intricate emotions of women in the late 19th century American South. Potts'Äô literary style is characterized by her keen observation, rich descriptions, and a subtle balance of humor and pathos. These stories, steeped in realism, offer nuanced portrayals of societal expectations and personal aspirations, reflecting the complexities of Southern culture during a time of social transformation. The narratives weave together themes of domesticity, independence, and the quest for identity, situating her work within the context of Southern Gothic literature while also speaking to broader feminist dialogues emerging in her era. Eugenia Dunlap Potts, an influential figure in Southern literature, was born into a world where women'Äôs voices were often marginalized. Her own experiences as a Southern woman likely fueled her passion for inner lives and emotional richness in her characters. Potts contributed significantly to the literary landscape of her time, becoming a pioneering voice for women'Äôs narratives that challenged conventions and celebrated intimacy and strength. For readers seeking a profound exploration of womanhood and cultural identity, "Idle Hour Stories" represents a seminal work deserving of attention. Potts'Äô engaging storytelling and masterful craftsmanship invite readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics of gender and society, making this collection a compelling addition to any literary canon.

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Eugenia Dunlap Potts was a writer from Lancaster, Kentucky. She owned and edited The Illustrated Kentuckian. She wrote both poetry and historical works. The State of Kentucky recognized Potts' efforts as a Kentucky novelist with a plaque outside her former house. Potts was born in Lancaster, Kentucky, as the daughter of lawyer and statesman George W. Dunlap and Nancy (Nannie) E. Jennings. She graduated from the Franklin Female Institute in Lancaster. She also went to a finishing school in Philadelphia, where she studied piano and French. Her "Song of Lancaster" was described as a "metrical history after the style of Hiawatha". Longfellow expressed his approval in correspondence with her. She also wrote an essay titled "Women's Work in Kentucky". In May 1892, Potts became a member of the Illustrated Kentuckian, a new monthly journal centered on "literature, education, and art". The paper was run by a New York journalist, Ben La Bree; Potts joined the editorial staff and was in charge of the "belles lettres and social features". The newspaper was subsequently relocated to Louisville and renamed the Illustrated South.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 215
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066195786
• Artikelnr.: 58929954