Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was born on August 8, 1896, in Washington DC. The daughter of a patent lawyer, she became interested in writing by the age of six. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she studied English. She worked for the school's literary magazine, where Marjorie first met Charles Rawlings. They were married … [Read more...] about Literary South: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
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The Best Books About Arkansas
When planning your trip to the South, it’s important to research where you’re going. So we’ve compiled a list of the best books about Arkansas and by Arkansas authors to help you prepare. No matter whether you’re a resident looking to learn more about your home state or a first-timer curious about history, these books are sure to help you enjoy it more. Books … [Read more...] about The Best Books About Arkansas
Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams was born Thomas Lanier Williams on March 26, 1911, in Columbus, Mississippi. His family was connected to Sidney Lanier, the poet from Macon, Georgia, and John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee. His grandfather was the local Episcopal reverend, and the family lived at the rectory. In 1918, the family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where his father … [Read more...] about Literary South: Tennessee Williams
The Best Books About Virginia
When planning your trip to the South, it’s important to research where you’re going. So we’ve compiled a list of the best books about Virginia and by Virginia authors to help you prepare. No matter whether you’re a resident looking to learn more about your home state or a first-timer curious about history, these books are sure to help you enjoy it more. Books … [Read more...] about The Best Books About Virginia
The Best Books About Kentucky
When planning your trip to the South, it’s important to research where you’re going. So we’ve compiled a list of the best books about Kentucky and by Kentucky authors to help you prepare. No matter whether you’re a resident looking to learn more about your home state or a first-timer curious about history, these books are sure to help you enjoy it more. Books … [Read more...] about The Best Books About Kentucky
