Eudora Welty: Photographs [Paperback]

Eudora Welty (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: University of Mississippi (1989)
• ASIN: B0012H8X2W
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,182,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Other Public Side of Eudora Welty, May 16, 2000

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Patricia D. Hall (Dripping Springs, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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Most of us know Eudora Welty as a writer of Southern fiction, marked by regional dialect, mysterious characters, and absorbing stories. Ms. Welty's photography is another reflection of her sensitive, intuitive nature. She captures in images the essence of life in Mississippi just as she captured it later in her writings. The reproduction is not superlative, but one does get an adequate representation of her work and its intent. Those who know photography intimately and those with a passing interest will all find this book immensely satisfying.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Look at Pre-war Mississippi, September 27, 2001

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Michael P. Higgins "Music Geek" (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This collection of photographs vibrantly brings to life a bygone era in Mississippi. As a former resident of the state Ms. Welty photographed, I found this book to be an indispensible document of a life now gone (for better and worse). The simplicity and beauty of the featured photographs move me almost as much as the author's fiction. While we do not remember Eudora Welty for her photographs, I find it hard to be disappointed with them. I can only find fault with the volume's brevity. This book would be a wonderful addition to any collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Beautiful, February 25, 2008

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Michele F. Larrow (Hattiesburg, MS) - See all my reviews
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This book is filled with beautiful photographs that show a profound respect for the dignity of each person photographed--rich or poor, black or white, old or young. Eudora Welty was truly a woman ahead of her time. As a current resident of Mississippi, the pictures have a special resonance.