Readin’, Writin’, and Rt 23 Appalachia in the Classroom.pptVIP

Readin’, Writin’, and Rt. 23: Appalachia in the Classroom Barbara L. Kunkle, Ph.D. February 3, 2005 Appalachia—What is it? Where is it? Geographical Definitions Cultural Definitions Political Definitions Literary Definitions Appalachian Literature--Myths Only minor writers are Appalachian Regional writing is merely “local color” Any masterful writer becomes “southern” or “American” Appalachian Literature—What Qualifies? Lee Pennington (Greenup County poet): Appalachia is not what it is but what it was, and it never was.” Appalachian Literature—What Qualifies? James Still (Kentucky p