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- Notes From Texas: On Writing in the Lone Star State
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: TCU Press
summary
From the Guadalupe Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert to the Hill Country to the Red River, the vast geographic landscape of Texas has afforded the cultural depth and diversity to inspire its writers. The richness of Texas folklore, history, and traditions has left an unmistakable mark on the art of the region. Both native and transplant Texas writers alike have been keenly shaped by the distinctive aroma of fresh corn tortillas, tales of Mescalero Apaches, and Tejano and ranchera music.
Jameson has compiled an assorted collection of fourteen essays by some of the most prominent Texas writers through which he hopes to explore the following questions: “How did they accomplish their goals? Why did they choose the writing life? What influence did the history, lore, and culture of Texas play in their creative process?” While readily citing the “decidedly Texas flavor” in his own fiction, Jameson seeks to uncover the inspirations in other writers from both the expansive and rugged Texas terrain as well as the varied people therein.
The fourteen writers who comprise Notes from Texas range from the captivating and often humorous essayist Larry L. King to the beloved historical novelist Elmer Kelton. Other contributors include James Ward Lee, known for his expertise in Texas cuisine and culture, and poet and songwriter Red Steagall. This collection bestows each with a “chance to express what they wished to share about their art and their life as a Texas writer.”
Jameson has compiled an assorted collection of fourteen essays by some of the most prominent Texas writers through which he hopes to explore the following questions: “How did they accomplish their goals? Why did they choose the writing life? What influence did the history, lore, and culture of Texas play in their creative process?” While readily citing the “decidedly Texas flavor” in his own fiction, Jameson seeks to uncover the inspirations in other writers from both the expansive and rugged Texas terrain as well as the varied people therein.
The fourteen writers who comprise Notes from Texas range from the captivating and often humorous essayist Larry L. King to the beloved historical novelist Elmer Kelton. Other contributors include James Ward Lee, known for his expertise in Texas cuisine and culture, and poet and songwriter Red Steagall. This collection bestows each with a “chance to express what they wished to share about their art and their life as a Texas writer.”
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. 2-7
- Introduction
- pp. 1-12
- 1. Notes from an Outsider
- pp. 13-26
- 2. Something to Say
- pp. 27-44
- 3. Nine Ball, Corner Pocket
- pp. 45-62
- 4. Why I Write
- pp. 63-80
- 5. The Country of the Mind
- pp. 81-90
- 6. I Love a Good Western
- pp. 91-106
- 7. Famous Arthur
- pp. 107-122
- 8. Two States of Mind
- pp. 123-140
- 12. Drawing Inspiration
- pp. 203-216
- 13. Universal Truths in Your Own Back Yard
- pp. 217-232
- 14. Confessions of a Texas Publisher/Writer
- pp. 233-245
Additional Information
ISBN
9780875654683
Related ISBN(s)
9780875653587
MARC Record
OCLC
847527774
Pages
250
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2008