Writers Archives - Page 4 of 22 - Appalachian History

Ah, how poets sing and die!

Many of Anne Spencer’s poems convey a romantic concern with the human search for beauty and meaning in a disgusting world.

Olive Tilford Dargan began her literary career in 1904 with the publication of poetic dramas and lyric poetry.

Georgia writer Bill Arp, writing as ‘The Country Philosopher’ post Civil War, was implicitly critical of the New South in his columns.

Viola Brown Black wrote this poem about her childhood home, built in 1909 by her father. It still stands on Bell St. in Hiawassee, GA.

John Fox Jr. made his name as a novelist after settling in Big Stone Gap, VA, where he spent the last 29 years of his life.

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