Adventures With a Texas Humanist

In the first two essays in this volume - "The Age of Dobie" and "The Age of McMurtry" - James Ward Lee places the writers, the politicians, and the cultural leaders in the context of each age. Subsequent chapters discuss writers and trends in Texas literature.

About the author

James Ward Lee is an emeritus professor and former chair of English at the University of North Texas. He is a past president of the Texas Folklore Society and author of many articles, books, and reviews. The humorous essays of Texas, My Texas have made him a popular speaker and writer. His Classics of Texas Fiction discusses many of the best novels written by Texas writers. His latest book is Literary Fort Worth, co-edited with Judy Alter. He lives in Fort Worth.

Summary

In the first two essays in this volume - "The Age of Dobie" and "The Age of McMurtry" - James Ward Lee places the writers, the politicians, and the cultural leaders in the context of each age. Subsequent chapters discuss writers and trends in Texas literature.

Product details

• Authors: James Lee, James W. Lee, James Ward Lee
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2004
• EAN: 9780875652887
• ISBN: 978-0-87565-288-7
• No. of pages: 284
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Novel-like biographies; Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries