Ink Trails: Michigan's Famous and Forgotten Authors

by Dave Dempsey

Other authorsJack Dempsey (Author)
Paperback, 2012

Status

Available

Local notes

810.93 Dem

Barcode

6788

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Publication

Michigan State University Press (2012), Edition: 1, 200 pages

Description

Long revered as the birthplace of many of the nation's best-known authors, Michigan has also served as inspiration to countless others. In this entertaining and well-researched book-the first of its kind-the secrets, legends, and myths surrounding some of Michigan's literary luminaries are explored. Which Michigan poet inspired a state law requiring teachers to assign at least one of his compositions to all students? Which young author emerged from the University of Michigan with a bestselling novel derided by some critics as "vulgar"? And from what Michigan city did Arthur Miller, Robert F

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

200 p.; 9 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member Bodagirl
It was alright, but the biographical sketches were very sparse, but the bibliographies and sites to visit were nice. I also feel that they missed some authors, mainly Elmore Leonard, but since he just died recently, maybe they weren't covering people who had already passed.

Pages

200

Rating

½ (2 ratings; 2.5)
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