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by: Nancy C. Parrish
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 809
EAN: 9780807124345
ISBN: 0807124346
Label: Louisiana State University Press
Manufacturer: Louisiana State University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 234
Publication Date: 1999-09
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
Sales Rank: 1479143
Studio: Louisiana State University Press
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Rating: - Parrish is detailed and delightfully creative.
Parrish impresses her reader with not only the grasp and knowledge of her material, but with also a certain spice that is often missing in non-fiction. Through her vivid descriptions, the reader is immersed in the Hollins culture. This is most definitely a must for the Dillard and Smith fan, but even more so a must for the reader who enjoys exquisite writing.
Rating: - Interesting biographical details on Smith and Dillard.
The author provides an historical overview of the development of private Southern women's schools from finishing schools to respected institutions of higher learning. Primary in this change at Hollins is the influence of Louis Rubin on both the writing program and the writers that program produced, with many quotes from the students about their mentor. Parrish also gives many humorous and interesting anecdotes about Lee Smith, Annie Dillard and the other subjects of the book during their ... Read More
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