An anthology of fiction and nonfiction about Christmas in the South
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The true sentiment of Christmas in the South brought to life,
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This review is from: Southern Christmas Literary Classics of the Holidays (Paperback)
At last a collection which reveals the many faces of Christmas in the South. Too many anthologies about Christmas show only the sweet and often unrealistic side of Christmas. For those who have both laughed at absurdities and cried at frustrations on this day, this anthology is for you. Twenty-eight of the finest Southern writers allow us entry into their Christmas experinces. Buy this book, you will not be sorry. Contributors inlcude Rick Bragg, Robert E. Lee, Dori Sanders, and Harper Lee.
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Not what I expected.,
By Danel W. Bachman (Logan, Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Southern Christmas Literary Classics of the Holidays (Paperback)
I collect true inspirational stories. One of the disadvantages of shopping "on-line" is you don't always know what you are getting. That was the case with "Southern Christmas: Literary Classics of the Holidays." If you are looking for mostly Southern flavored fiction by Southern autors with a heavy dose of narratives about racial prejudice against blacks,this is for you. Especially nice non-fiction pieces come from Robert E. Lee and Harper Lee punctuate the volume. One page bios of the authors are helpful and interesting. If you want something more traditional and inspirational, save your money.
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Great Introduction to Southern Authors' Writings about Christmas,
By BRIAN A. O'DELL "njsquarebear" (Cliffside Park, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Southern Christmas Literary Classics of the Holidays (Paperback)
I enjoyed this book very much. It is a concise introduction to serious and noteworthy southern authors of Pulitzer Prize-winning standing and some of their writings where Christmas plays a role in the plot or as a backdrop. It consists of short stories, poems and excerpts from novels. Reading this anthology made me want to explore the author's other works both Christmas-related and not. It is worth mentioning that most of these stories are not 'light' feel-good Christmas 'fluff'... these are Christmas stories of the south, and many deal with race-relations, being poor and what is was like to be African-American growing up south of the Mason-Dixon line. I recommed this book to anyone who'd enjoy reading a bit of 'hard reality' and historical writing during the holiday season.
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Santa Claus, Miss Shine, Whistling Dick, New York, Laura Jean, Miss Sophie, John Neal, Hannah Rose, Miss Emmie, Melissa Anne, Miss Rita, South Carolina, Katherine Anne Porter, Marse John, Pulitzer Prize, Shepherd One, Big Mama, Tom Graves, Christmas Day, Shepherd Two, Wise Man One, Big Missy, Harper Lee, New Orleans, Randall Ware New!
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Yesterday dined with the Prestons. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Santa Claus, Miss Shine, Whistling Dick, New York, Laura Jean, Miss Sophie, John Neal, Hannah Rose, Miss Emmie, Melissa Anne, Miss Rita, South Carolina, Katherine Anne Porter, Marse John, Pulitzer Prize, Shepherd One, Big Mama, Tom Graves, Christmas Day, Shepherd Two, Wise Man One, Big Missy, Harper Lee, New Orleans, Randall Ware New!
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- The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith on 4 pages
- A Different Kind of Christmas by Alex Haley on 4 pages
- A Lesson Before Dying (Oprah's Book Club) by Ernest J. Gaines on 4 pages
- All over but the Shoutin' by Rick Bragg on page 217, page 219, and Back Matter
- Like One of The Family: Conversations from a Domestic's Life (Black Women Writers Series) by Alice Childress on page 85, and Back Matter
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