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In the definitive biography of the man known as the dean of Appalachian literature, Carol Boggess offers a detailed portrait of James Still. James Still: A Life explores every period of Still's life, from his childhood in Alabama, through the years he spent supporting himself in various odd jobs while trying to build his literary career, to the decades he spent fostering other talents.

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James Still was, and still is, the greatest writer of hill culture in Kentucky. This book is a welcome addition to Appalachian literature."" - Chris Offutt, author of Kentucky Straight

James Still

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      Publisher The University Press of Kentucky
      Published 27 October 2017
      ISBN-13 9780813174181
      978-0813174181
      ISBN-10 081317418X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In the definitive biography of the man known as the dean of Appalachian literature, Carol Boggess offers a detailed portrait of James Still. James Still: A Life explores every period of Still's life, from his childhood in Alabama, through the years he spent supporting himself in various odd jobs while trying to build his literary career, to the decades he spent fostering other talents.

      Trade Review
      James Still was, and still is, the greatest writer of hill culture in Kentucky. This book is a welcome addition to Appalachian literature."" - Chris Offutt, author of Kentucky Straight

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