Southern Local Color

by Barbara C. Ewell

First published 2017

Step into the rich tapestry of 19th-century Southern life, where eccentricity, conflict, and cultural divides intertwine. This captivating anthology showcases the vibrant local color tradition, from New Orleans' Creole enclaves to the Appalachian highlands. Meet an array of unforgettable characters—suffragists, freed slaves, and more—as they navigate the era's tumultuous social upheavals. Beneath the surface drama lies a poignant exploration of what it means to belong in a nation of diverse identities.

Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, southern-gothic, 19th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: belonging, diverse-identities

Setting: Louisiana, L'Abri

Period: 19th Century, Antebellum Era

323 pages · Hardcover · Univ of Georgia Pr

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