Dear Appalachia: Readers, Identity, and Popular Fiction Since 1878

Much criticism has been directed at negative stereotypes of Appalachia perpetuated by movies, television shows, and news media. Books, on the other hand, often draw enthusiastic praise for their celebration of the simplicity and authenticity of the Appalachian region. Dear Appalachia: Readers, Identity, and Popular Fiction since 1878 employs the innovative new strategy of examining fan mail, reviews, and readers' geographic affiliations to understand how readers have imagined the region and wha

Author: Emily Satterwhite
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 03/13/2015
Pages: 396
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.81h x 6.45w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9780813161105

About the Author

Emily Satterwhite, associate professor of Appalachian studies and popular culture at Virginia Tech, has published in American Literature, Journal of American Folklore, and Appalachian Journal.

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