Ted Olson – författare & böcker

Bristol Sessions

Writings About the Big Bang of Country Music

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

374 kr

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In the summer of 1927, nineteen bands gathered for a recording session in Bristol, on the Tennessee-Virginia border, including some of the most influential names in American music--the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Ernest Stoneman and more. Organized by Ralph Peer for Victor records to capitalize on the popularity of "hillbilly" music, the Bristol sessions were a key moment in country music's evolution. The musicians played a variety of styles largely endemic to the Appalachian region. Rather than attempting to record purely traditional sounds, however, Peer sought a combination of musical elements, an amalgam that would form the backbone of modern country music. The reverberations of the Bristol sessions are still felt today, yet their influence is widely misunderstood, and popular accounts of the event are more legend than history.These 19 essays offer an examination and reevaluation of the Bristol sessions--from their germination, to the actual sessions, to their place in history and their continuing influence. The first section discusses technological advances that resulted in the unmatched quality of the Bristol recordings. The second section chronicles the people and musical acts involved in the event. The third section gives first-hand accounts of the Bristol sessions, while the fourth presents musicological studies of two of the prominent acts. The final section details subsequent recording sessions in Bristol and nearby Johnson City, and explores the lasting local musical legacy.Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

James Still

Critical Essays on the Dean of Appalachian Literature

AvTed Olson,Kathy H. Olson

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

544 kr

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Best known as the author of the acclaimed novel River of Earth (1940), Alabama native James Still is one of the most critically acclaimed writers of Appalachian literature. This compilation of scholarly essays (new and reprinted from hard-to-find sources) exploring Still's literary work is the first book-length collection of its kind and features contributions from leading scholars and writers, including Wendell Berry, Fred Chappell, Jim Wayne Miller, Jeff Daniel Marion, Diane Fisher, Dean Cadle, and Hal Crowther. The book explores the full range of Still's literary interests, with separate chapters devoted to River of Earth, his short stories, poetry, folkloric writings, and writings for children.

James Still in Interviews, Oral Histories and Memoirs

AvTed Olson

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

544 kr

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One of the most admired and influential authors to work in and write about Appalachia, James Still excelled in every genre of literature in which he worked, from novels and short stories to poetry, children's books, and folklore collections. This book is intended to help readers more fully understand and appreciate the many facets of Still's literary voice and vision, compiling transcribed versions of virtually all the interviews and oral histories ever conducted with James Still, along with numerous memoirs in which some of the leading voices in the Appalachian studies movement memorably express their appreciation for Still and his literary legacy.

Hills Remember

The Complete Short Stories of James Still

AvJames Still,Ted Olson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

582 kr

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James Still remains one of the most beloved and important writers in Appalachian literature. Best known for his acclaimed novel River of Earth (1940), the Alabama native and adopted Kentuckian left an enduring legacy of novels, stories, and poems during his nearly seventy year career. The Hills Remember: The Complete Short Stories of James Still honors the late writer by collecting all of Still's short stories, including his stories from On Troublesome Creek (1941), Pattern of a Man and Other Stories (1976), and The Run for the Elbertas (1980), as well as twelve prose pieces originally published as short stories and later incorporated into River of Earth. Also included are several lesser-known stories and ten never-before-published stories. Recognized as a significant writer of short fiction in his day -- many of his stories initially appeared in The Atlantic and The Saturday Evening Post and were included in The O. Henry Memorial Award Stories and The Best American Short Stories collections -- Still's short stories, while often overshadowed in recent years by his novels and poetry, are among his most enduring literary works. Editor Ted Olson offers a reassessment of Still's short fiction within the contexts of the author's body of work and within Appalachian and American literature. Compiling all of James Still's compelling and varied short stories into one volume, The Hills Remember is a testament to a master writer.

Hills Remember

The Complete Short Stories of James Still

AvJames Still,Ted Olson

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

461 kr

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James Still remains one of the most beloved and important writers in Appalachian literature. Best known for his acclaimed novel River of Earth (1940), the Alabama native and adopted Kentuckian left an enduring legacy of novels, stories, and poems during his nearly seventy year career.

The Hills Remember: The Complete Short Stories of James Still honors the late writer by collecting all of Still''s short stories, including his stories from On Troublesome Creek (1941), Pattern of a Man and Other Stories (1976), and The Run for the Elbertas (1980), as well as twelve prose pieces originally published as short stories and later incorporated into River of Earth. Also included are several lesser-known stories and ten never-before-published stories. Recognized as a significant writer of short fiction in his day -- many of his stories initially appeared in The Atlantic and The Saturday Evening Post and were included in The O. Henry Memorial Award Stories and The Best American Short Stories collections -- Still''s short stories, while often overshadowed in recent years by his novels and poetry, are among his most enduring literary works. Editor Ted Olson offers a reassessment of Still''s short fiction within the contexts of the author''s body of work and within Appalachian and American literature. Compiling all of James Still''s compelling and varied short stories into one volume, The Hills Remember is a testament to a master writer.

Hills Remember

The Complete Short Stories of James Still

AvJames Still,Ted Olson

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

511 kr

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James Still remains one of the most beloved and important writers in Appalachian literature. Best known for his acclaimed novel River of Earth (1940), the Alabama native and adopted Kentuckian left an enduring legacy of novels, stories, and poems during his nearly seventy year career.

The Hills Remember: The Complete Short Stories of James Still honors the late writer by collecting all of Still''s short stories, including his stories from On Troublesome Creek (1941), Pattern of a Man and Other Stories (1976), and The Run for the Elbertas (1980), as well as twelve prose pieces originally published as short stories and later incorporated into River of Earth. Also included are several lesser-known stories and ten never-before-published stories. Recognized as a significant writer of short fiction in his day -- many of his stories initially appeared in The Atlantic and The Saturday Evening Post and were included in The O. Henry Memorial Award Stories and The Best American Short Stories collections -- Still''s short stories, while often overshadowed in recent years by his novels and poetry, are among his most enduring literary works. Editor Ted Olson offers a reassessment of Still''s short fiction within the contexts of the author''s body of work and within Appalachian and American literature. Compiling all of James Still''s compelling and varied short stories into one volume, The Hills Remember is a testament to a master writer.

From the Mountain, From the Valley

New and Collected Poems

AvJames Still,Ted Olson

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2014

239 kr

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“One of our greatest American poets. In particular he has captured the spirit and language of the Appalachian South . . . like no other.” —Lee Smith, New York Times-bestselling authorJames Still first achieved national recognition in the 1930s as a poet. Although he is better known today as a writer of fiction, it is his poetry that many of his essential images, such as the “mighty river of earth,” first found expression. Yet much of his poetry remains out of print or difficult to find.From the Mountain, From the Valley collects all of Still’s poems, including several never before published, and corrects editorial mistakes that crept into previous collections. The poems are presented in chronological order, allowing the reader to trace the evolution of Still’s voice. Throughout, his language is fresh and vigorous and his insight profound. His respect for people and place never sounds sentimental or dated.Ted Olson’s introduction recounts Still’s early literary career and explores the poetic origins of his acclaimed lyrical prose. Still himself has contributed the illuminating autobiographical essay “A Man Singing to Himself,” which will appeal to every lover of his work.“Still’s is the distinctive voice of Appalachia, and we are most fortunate to have his best work in this single beautiful volume.” —Louisville Courier-Journal“Still works in traditional lyric forms and with traditional lyric tools. Rarely does a poem need a second page. The best poems are tight and demonstrate a quiet mastery, even a humble virtuosity.” —Journal of Appalachian Studies

From the Mountain, From the Valley

New and Collected Poems

AvJames Still,Ted Olson

E-bok

Engelska, 2014

239 kr

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“One of our greatest American poets. In particular he has captured the spirit and language of the Appalachian South . . . like no other.” —Lee Smith, New York Times-bestselling authorJames Still first achieved national recognition in the 1930s as a poet. Although he is better known today as a writer of fiction, it is his poetry that many of his essential images, such as the “mighty river of earth,” first found expression. Yet much of his poetry remains out of print or difficult to find.From the Mountain, From the Valley collects all of Still’s poems, including several never before published, and corrects editorial mistakes that crept into previous collections. The poems are presented in chronological order, allowing the reader to trace the evolution of Still’s voice. Throughout, his language is fresh and vigorous and his insight profound. His respect for people and place never sounds sentimental or dated.Ted Olson’s introduction recounts Still’s early literary career and explores the poetic origins of his acclaimed lyrical prose. Still himself has contributed the illuminating autobiographical essay “A Man Singing to Himself,” which will appeal to every lover of his work.“Still’s is the distinctive voice of Appalachia, and we are most fortunate to have his best work in this single beautiful volume.” —Louisville Courier-Journal“Still works in traditional lyric forms and with traditional lyric tools. Rarely does a poem need a second page. The best poems are tight and demonstrate a quiet mastery, even a humble virtuosity.” —Journal of Appalachian Studies

Blue Ridge Folklife

AvTed Olson

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

382 kr

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In the years immediately preceding the founding of the American nation the Blue Ridge region, which stretches through large sections of Virginia and North Carolina and parts of surrounding states along the Appalachian chain, was the American frontier. In colonial times, it was settled by hardy, independent people from several cultural backgrounds that did not fit with the English-dominated society. The landless, the restless, and the rootless followed Daniel Boone, the most famous of the settlers, and pushed the frontier westward. The settlers who did not migrate to new lands became geographically isolated and politically and economically marginalized. Yet they created fulfilling lives for themselves by forging effective and oftentimes sophisticated folklife traditions, many of which endure in the region today. In 1772 the Blue Ridge was the site of the Watauga Association, often cited as the first free and democratic non-native government on the American continent. In 1780 Blue Ridge pioneers helped win the Revolutionary War for the patriots by defeating Patrick Ferguson's army of British loyalists at the Battle of Kings Mountain. When gold was discovered in the southernmost section of the Blue Ridge, America experienced its first gold rush and the subsequent tragic displacement of the region's aboriginal people. Having been spared by the coincidence of geology and topography from the more environmentally damaging manifestations of industrialization, coal mining, and dam building, the Blue Ridge region still harbors scenic natural beauty as well as vestiges of the earliest cultures of southern Appalachia. As it describes the most characteristic and significant verbal, customary, and material traditions, this fascinating, fact-filled book traces the historical development of the region's distinct folklife. Ted Olson is a college instructor, folklorist, freelance writer, and former Blue Ridge Parkway ranger.

Blue Moon

AvTed Olson

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

242 kr

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Gilbert Allen, Maggie Anderson, Joseph Bathanti, Laura Treacy Bentley, Kathryn Stripling Byer, Fred Chappell, Michael Chitwood, Jim Clark, Ricardo Nazario y Colon, Geraldine Connolly, John Crutchfield, Donna Doyle, Casie Fedukovich, Harry Gieg, Jesse Graves, Chris Green, Connie Jordan Green, Larry Grimes, Cathryn Hankla, William Harmon, Jane Hicks, Thomas Alan Holmes, Ron Houchin, Silas House, David Huddle, Charlie G. Hughes, Jannette Hypes, Jessie Janeshek, Edison Jennings, Don Johnson, Judy Jordan, Marilyn Kallet, Leatha Kendrick, Jeanne Larsen, Judy Loest, Donna J. Long, Jeff Mann, Maurice Manning, Jeff Daniel Marion, Michael McFee, Jim Minick, Thorpe Moeckel, Janice Townley Moore, Robert Morgan, Rick Mulkey, Ted Olson, Lisa J. Parker, Linda Parsons, Charlotte Pence, Edwina Pendarvis, Lynn Powell, Rita Sims Quillen, Melissa Range, Ron Rash, Mark A. Roberts, Jane Sasser, Elizabeth Savage, George Scarbrough, Vivian Shipley, Arthur Smith, James Malone Smith, Noel Smith, R.T. Smith, Steve Sparks, Henry M. Spottswood, D. Antwan Stewart, Dan Stryk, Nancy Dew Taylor, Eric Tretheway, Frank X. Walker, William Walsh, Robert West, Jackson Wheeler, Dana Wildsmith, Sylvia Woods, Marianne Worthington, Amy Wright, Charles Wright, Jake Adam York, John Thomas York, William Wright, J. Bruce Fuller, Jesse Graves, Paul Ruffin - Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume III: Contemporary Appalachia Volume 3, Häftad

Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume III: Contemporary Appalachia Volume 3

Contemporary Appalachia

AvGilbert Allen,Maggie Andersonm. fl.

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

376 kr

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“The Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume III, second edition, edited with passion and precision, in collaboration with Texas Review Press, transcends the stereotypes surrounding Appalachia, revealing the true diversity and complexity of Appalachia’s poetic voices. Commitment to showcasing the rich and rewarding literary landscape reflects the evolving spirit of this beautiful region. This anthology serves as a testament to the resilience and beauty found in the works of Appalachian poets, painting a vivid picture of a culture that defies easy categorization. Through carefully selected poems, this edition weaves a tapestry that is as vibrant as it is complicated, offering readers a deeper understanding of Appalachia’s multifaceted identity: nuances, complexities, and sheer beauty that define Contemporary Appalachia. Embark on a literary journey that honors tradition while embracing the contemporary, as The Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume III, invites readers to explore the heart and soul of a region that defies stereotypes and resonates with authenticity.” - William Wright, Series Editor

Cape Wrath

AvTed Olson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

234 kr

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Bristol Sessions

James Still

James Still in Interviews, Oral Histories and Memoirs

Hills Remember

Hills Remember

Hills Remember

From the Mountain, From the Valley

From the Mountain, From the Valley

Blue Ridge Folklife

Blue Moon

Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume III: Contemporary Appalachia Volume 3

Cape Wrath

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