The Discards

The Discards

Lucullus Virgil McWhorter

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Sociedad y cultura: general
ISBN:
9789354945175
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A spark of quiet rebellion, a portrait of a country in motion. The Discards gathers McWhorter’s sharp-eyed short stories and essays into one lucid, enduring voice.This is more than a collection of public domain literature; it is a vivid excursion into early twentieth century america, where midwest rhythms, rural life, and the steady pulse of work and tradition meet social critique. In accessible historical prose, the book surveys class and labour, community and change, and the intimate textures of daily life. It speaks to general readers and to scholars alike, offering a richly causal thread between anecdote and argument, character and context.McWhorter’s work stands as a bridge to contemporaries of mark twain and other american regional writers, a touchstone for anyone curious about how regional voices illuminate national stories. The Discards preserves voices that helped shape american regional writing, and it invites both casual readers and serious study to reconsider familiar landscapes through a fresh, humane lens.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today’s readers and for future generations. More than a reprint - it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, a scholarly study resource that also speaks to lovers of gripping, humane storytelling. A treasure for lovers of historical prose and for readers seeking a clearly rendered, richly human glimpse of american rural life.

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