LITERARY AUSTIN BY DON GRAHAM 2007 FIRST EDITION HARDBACK DUST JACKET
"Literary Austin" by Don Graham is a comprehensive collection that brings together the history, color, and character of Texas's capital city since 1839. The book is organized in a roughly chronological fashion, revealing the themes, places, and personalities that have defined the life of Austin. It covers three main themes: natural beauty, government, and education. The literary responses to Austin are diverse, with contributions from notable figures such as O. Henry, J. Frank Dobie, Roy Bedichek, Walter P. Webb, Lyndon B. Johnson, and many others. The book also includes works by contemporary writers like Carolyn Osborn, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Dagoberto Gilb, Stephen Harrigan, and Lawrence Wright. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the literary history of Austin and its impact on the city's culture and identity.
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461 PP, 10 1/8" X 7 1/4", WITH AN INDEX
PUBLISHED BY TCU PRESS
NOT EX-LIB
HEAVY, OVERSIZE BOOK